NUR 2023 (NUR 2023)

Elder Abuse/Vulnerable Adult Clinical Dilemma Activity John Peterson, 82 years old (answered) I. History of Present Problem: John Peterson is an 82-year old male who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his son because of concerns of caregiver neglect. John lives in his apartment and requires help with ADLs during the day. When the son visited his dad, he found him soaked in urine, surrounded by spoiled food, with dried vomit on his clothing. The trash cans outside the home were over...

I. History of Present Problem: John Peterson is an 82-year old male who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his son because of concerns of caregiver neglect. John lives in his apartment and requires help with ADLs during the day. When the son visited his dad, he found him soaked in urine, surrounded by spoiled food, with dried vomit on his clothing. The trash cans outside the home were overflowing, and inside, there was debris and old food left on the bedroom and kitchen floors. J...

Resolving the Dilemma 1. Interpreting RELEVANT clinical data, what is the essence of this clinical dilemma and the current priority? (NCLEX: Management of Care) I think the core dilemma here is that the patient is all alone, and has no one to take care of him. While it is important to treat the patients wounds and get him cleaned up, I think the priority is to make sure the patient has someone to care for him once he leaves the hospital, to prevent further injury. 2. Identify the differenc...

Clinical Dilemma Activity John Peterson, 82 years old Primary Concept Interpersonal Violence Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis)  Stress  Coping  Anxiety  Ethics NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment  Management of Care 17-23%   Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12% Psychosocial Integrity 6-12%  Physiological In...

John Peterson is an 82-year old male who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his son because of concerns of caregiver neglect. John lives in his apartment and requires help with ADLs during the day. When the son visited his dad, he found him soaked in urine, surrounded by spoiled food, with dried vomit on his clothing. The trash cans outside the home were overflowing, and inside, there was debris and old food left on the bedroom and kitchen floors. John is complaining of pain in his f...