Case Scenario: John Doe, 53y.o., has a history of Type I diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking 40 pack-years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound in his left heel which measured 4cm by 2cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10:00 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325mg/day, Pletaal 100mg BID. Question: Mr. Doe was very restless the evening before. He verbalizes to his wife that he is “scared to death” and worried about losing his foot. She asks the nurse what can be done to help him. How will the nurse address the psychological comfort of Mr. Doe? (Discuss in 2-3 sentences only)

Case Scenario: John Doe, 53y.o., has a history of Type I diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking 40 pack-years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound in his left heel which measured 4cm by 2cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10:00 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325mg/day, Pletaal 100mg BID. Question: Mr. Doe was very restless the evening before. He verbalizes to his wife that he is “scared to death” and worried about losing his foot. She asks the nurse what can be done to help him. How will the nurse address the psychological comfort of Mr. Doe? (Discuss in 2-3 sentences only)

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John Doe, 53y.o., has a history of Type I diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking 40 pack-years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound in his left heel which measured 4cm by 2cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10:00 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325mg/day, Pletaal 100mg BID. Question: Preventing complications of surgery is an important part of all surgical patient care. What preoperative While Mr. Doe is in the Operating Room, what considerations will be taken to ensure Mr. Doe’s safety and positive outcome? Identify 2 IntraOp nursing diagnoses for Mr. Doe teaching does Mr. Doe require in order to prevent complications? Give 3-4 examples)
Case Scenario John Doe, 53y.o., has a history of Type I diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking 40 pack-years, CAD, and PVD. Six weeks ago, he developed a wound in his left heel which measured 4cm by 2cm when he discovered it. Despite IV antibiotics and chemical debridement, the wound developed a gangrene infection. He is scheduled for a BKA of the left lower extremity tomorrow at 10:00 am. His meds include daily insulin, aspirin 325mg/day, Pletaal 100mg BID. Question: Dr. Ramos is Mr. Doe’s surgeon and Dr. Reyes is Mr. Doe’s anesthesiologist. Both come to see him and discuss the surgery the evening before. How does the nurse ensure informed consent? What must the patient consent to for the procedure to be done? (Discuss in 5-6 sentences)
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