Gastrointestinal Function: Constipation and Heartburn in an Elderly Patient – Case Study Discussion. Constipation, a common gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, or both. Recent research indicates that constipation affects approximately 15% of the global population across all age groups (Aziz, 2024). Risk factors for developing constipation include advanced age, […]
Nursing Care Plan Part I: Basic Conditioning Factors Date: 08/25/2024 A. Patient identifiers: Physician(s): Dr. Emily Carter (Primary Care), Dr. Michael Rodriguez (Endocrinologist) Age: 42 Gender: Female Ht: 5’6″ (168 cm) Wt: 190 lbs (86 kg) Code Status: Full Code Isolation: None Development Stage (Erikson): Generativity vs. Stagnation Rationale: At 42, Sarah is in the […]
Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, with Psychotic Features Explanation of the chosen diagnosis: Mr. Soprano’s symptoms align closely with the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with Psychotic Features. The DSM-5 criteria for MDD require at least five symptoms to be present for at least two weeks, including either depressed mood or loss of […]