| Category of Data | Data |
| Patient Information (Name, Ethnicity and age) | Ahote Native American (American-Indian) male 18 y.o. |
| Setting | Emergency Room (ER) |
| Chief Complaint | Patient was transported to ER after suffering what appeared to be a seizure while walking down the street. Witnesses said, “he started trembling and then hit the ground and shook all over like a seizure.” “He then was really confused and didn’t know where he was.” |
| Labs or Exam Data | Vitals reported by EMT staff; BP 160/110 P 101 R22 T 100.5 VS on arrival to ER BP 140/90 P88 T101.0 R24 O2 sat. WNL |
| General Survey Data | 18 y.o. Native American (American-Indian) male Pt. diaphoretic, anxious and disoriented to time and place. Pt. appears to be speaking to someone across the room that isn’t there. |
| Pertinent Health History | Health history given by pt.’s mother: Hx of alcoholism. Last drink about 24 hours ago. Pt. has been trying to stop. Started getting “shaky” so he went outside to get some air. No hx of seizures or hypertension. NKDA Not currently on medications. |
Answer these questions related to the case study above and post to the discussion board. Please write in your own words (minimal direct quotes).
- Based on the above case study, what neurological condition will most likely be ruled out first?
- What diagnostic tests will most likely be ordered first?
- If neurological conditions are ruled out what would be the next most probable diagnosis and for what will the nurse be monitoring/assessing (signs/symptoms)? Please provide a reference for your answer. Please do not duplicate the references of your classmates.
- What patient education topics would be appropriate for Ahote? Select one topic and provide an outline of your teaching plan (with at least one reference). Do not duplicate your classmate’s information.
- What psychological, social or physical issues might you consider when assessing/caring for Ahote and what interventions are indicated? Do not duplicate your classmate’s information.
Provide feedback to your classmates regarding their answers to EACH of the above questions, do you agree with their answers? Why or why not? Provide references that support your feedback.
All students should receive at least one response to their Discussion response. Please review the DQ before posting to ensure that another person has not already responded.
Please write in your own words, without direct quotes.
WE’VE HAD A GOOD SUCCESS RATE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT
