Howard Woods is an 85-year-old male who suffered a fall at home that resulted in a hip fracture. Surgical repair was del
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:56 pm
Howard Woods is an 85-year-old male who suffered a fall at homethat resulted in a hip fracture. Surgical repair was delayed by 2days because Mr. Woods needed cardiac clearance for surgery due tohis history of atrial fibrillation and the need to ensure that hewas on therapeutic levels of digoxin. His current medicationsinclude digoxin, warfarin, opioids, and ibuprofen.
Mr. Woods is recovering on the medical-surgical unit and workingwith physical therapy for ambulation with a walker. The dischargeplan is to transfer him to inpatient rehab for a few weeks toensure that he is ambulating safely before returning home. Mr.Woods lives alone in a single-level apartment.
Mr. Woods is recovering on the medical-surgical unit and workingwith physical therapy for ambulation with a walker. The dischargeplan is to transfer him to inpatient rehab for a few weeks toensure that he is ambulating safely before returning home. Mr.Woods lives alone in a single-level apartment.