outline at least 2 actual and 2 potential nursing complications relating to his current presentations at 10am and why?
Alex Simpson is a 40 year old male roof tiler who was admitted to the emergency department via ambulance following a high fall from the roof. He is complaining of pain in his abdomen, L) shoulder region and L) femur. He has just been admitted to your ward at 9am.
His past history includes; ( IDDM, HT, Obesity, Hyperlipidaemia, IHD, Angina, Ex-Smoker ) and he enjoys two cans of beer every day.
Part 1.
Using the system based assessment outline the following:
1. Your system assessment approach and the rationales supporting your assessment.
2. Priorities your system assessments approach with supporting rationales.
Part 2.
One hour at 10am following your initial assessment, you re-assessed Mr Simpson’s vital signs.He tells you `I feel terrible and I think I might be dying here`.
1. Based on Mr Alex presentation please identify additional physical assessment required and why?
2. The rationales behind your examination.
3. Also outline at least 2 actual and 2 potential nursing complications relating to his current presentations at 10am and why?