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Patient Description Name Age, Gender Weight Height Robert Joe 74 year old Male 68kg 175.3 cm Background Primary Medical Diagnosis: Exacerbation COPD Social History: Married x 51 years. Denies recreational drug use, denies ETOH, smokes about a pack of cigarettes daily x 50 years. Past Medical History: CAD, Type 2 DM x 7 years, HTN x 9 years, COPD state II – Moderate, Ephysema (10 years), Obesity, angina Major Support: Constance (spouse) Support Phone: 505-321-1234 Race: Native American Religion: Traditional beliefs Setting In-Patient med-surg/tele unit Patient Information *History *Allergies *PCP History of Present Illness: Mr. Joe was admitted yesterday after a fishing trip with friends. He started using inhalers after he got home without improvement. His wife Constance brought him to the ER. He has been admitted to the tele unit for his COPD exacerbation. He is in sinus rhythm with occasional tachycardia. *Allergies: No known allergies Immunizations: Up-to-date *PCP: Dr. A. Keith/White Team 1. Is there anything of concern in this patient’s records? 2. What specific skills will be necessary to care for this patient? 4. What patient and family education should you anticipate giving while caring for this patient? 5. What procedures and medications might be necessary during this scenario? 6. What outcomes do you expect in this scenario? 7. What are the primary signs and symptoms of COPD and ACS?