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Case Study Mr. Sims You are a Practical Nurse working in continuing care and have been assigned Mr. Sims, 40 years old.
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Case Study Mr. Sims You are a Practical Nurse working in continuing care and have been assigned Mr. Sims, 40 years old. Mr. Sims has refused his Lasix as he does not like how it makes him feel. Primary medical diagnoses: Exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF) History: Mr. Sims currently has a cold and is using goldenseal (0.5 mL po tid) to manage his symptoms. He weighs 95 kg and is 196 cm in height. Doctors' Orders: Medications • Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg po once daily maintenance Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg po once a day at hs Medications Available on Unit: • Digoxin 0.25 mg tablets Lasix 20 mg tablets Marking Guide Criteria Mark & Comments Indicates the following for each medication: • Right medication & Right reason (6) • Right dose (4) Right time (2) Right route (2) Right patient (1) Right documentation (1) Right assessment (4) Right patient education (2) Right to refuse (NANDA) (3) 25 marks Teaching provided for herbal and rationale for why this teaching is important 4 marks APA 3 marks Total for Assignment: /32 . . .