NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Practice -Stratford University Case Study 5-Susan Wells=Solved.

NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Practice -Stratford University Case Study 5-Susan Wells=Solved. Case Study 5: Susan Wells Susan Wells, a 47-year-old divorced female, is 198 lb, has a "bad back," and has undergone three laminectomyes and a two-level spinal fusion in the last 10 years. She has minor neurological deficits and neuropathy in the great and second toe of the left foot. with diminished strength and control of her left foot. She walks with a cane when outside but does not need it in the house. She has a pain level of 3 10 at rest and 7/10 with walking. Intensity increases with duration of time on her feet. Her pain is managed with Oxy Contin 40 mg bid and Vicodin 5/500 one to two tabs pan for breakthrough pain, with a maximum of two doves a day. Ms. Wells is currently in therapy and sees a pain specialist who is working with alternative pain treatments. Mo. Wells takes two Colace caps bid and has stools every 3 days, which are hard; she sometimes requires a suppository or enema to evacuate the bowel, aggravating her back pain to 10-/10. Desired Outcomes-Semi-soft stool every 1-2 days; no increase in back pain after stool Assignment: Create a plan of care for Ms. Wells to help her accomplish these goals