Case Study #2 – Due by Week 14 (choose a patient from Weeks 7–13 topics). This assignment allows you to apply classroom knowledge to real patient situations, strengthen your use of the Clinical Judgment Model (CJM), practice safe communication using SBAR, and integrate evidence-based nursing care. Case Study Components (2–3 pages, APA format) Patient History & Physical (H&P) Chief complaint/reason for hospitalization Pertinent medical/surgical history Current diagnosis with supporting labs/diagnostics Allergies, medications, treatments Relevant psychosocial/cultural considerations Focused Assessment Findings Systems-based physical assessment Abnormal vs. normal findings Correlation of findings to diagnosis Clinical Judgment Model (CJM) Application Address all 6 layers: Recognize cues Analyze cues Prioritize hypotheses Generate solutions Take action Evaluate outcomes SBAR Communication Provide a concise SBAR handoff for your patient (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation). Nursing Interventions & Pharmacology Minimum of 2–3 priority nursing interventions with evidence-based rationales Minimum of 2 medications (include classification, action, nursing considerations, and teaching points) Patient/Family Education Key individualized education points relevant to the patient’s condition and care needs Reflection What did you learn from this case? How will it influence your nursing practice? Format & Requirements Length: 2–3 pages (excluding references) Format: Typed, double-spaced, APA 7th edition References: Minimum of 2–3 scholarly sources (within 5 years) Submission: Upload to Blackboard Ultra → Assignments → Case Study Late Policy: 10% deduction for each week late Patient information Top of Form A 100-year-old English-speaking male presented to the ER with severe pain in his right hip. The client lives at home with his wife and was found on the floor by the aide. The patient was alert and oriented x2, and upon assessment, the right lower extremity was tender to touch, shorter, and deviated. Subsequently, a CT scan confirmed a displaced femoral shaft. The patient was ambulatory with a walker before the incident Chief complaint/reason for hospitalization Client is experiencing severe pain in his right lower extremity, and it is tender to touch. Pertinent medical/surgical history Medical Diagnosis/Surgical Procedure: – Primary Diagnosis: Displacement of the femoral Shaft/Multiple Bladder diverticula – Past Medical History: • Gout • Hypertension • transient ischemia accident • chronic kidney disease • constipation
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