Arthur Harris is a 59-year-old African American male with a…

Arthur Harris is a 59-year-old African American male with a history of type 2 diabetes. He was directly admitted from his provider’s office with an infected sacral wound, which developed several months ago while on bed rest following an ankle sprain. He reports a history of depression, currently exacerbated by the death of his wife 6 months ago. Since admission, Arthur has received wound care, antibiotic therapy, and IV pain medications. He has also been receiving correction scale insulin coverage with meals, though his appetite has been poor and he has not been eating well.  Arthur Harris’ friend calls out from the room that Arthur is unresponsive. Arthur is lying supine in bed. His IV is pulled out and fluid is running into a puddle on the floor. What is your priority assessment?

Andy Martin, 81 year old. Dx-Metastatic CA of Colon, Hx of d…

Andy Martin, 81 year old. Dx-Metastatic CA of Colon, Hx of diabetes. Palliative care. NKD Vital Signs: Temp 98.7 BP 114/67 P 115 R 20 SaO2 98% Neuro WNL alert and cooperative. Skin warm and dry. Blood glucose 185, 4 units of insulin sliding scale for coverage. ADA diet, intake 25% Demerol 25 mg SIVP for pain, reports pain 7/10 on pain scale. Patient and family upset regarding diagnosis. Select the appropriate nursing diagnosis for Mr. Martin. (Select all that apply)

Arthur Harris is a 59-year-old African American male with a…

Arthur Harris is a 59-year-old African American male with a history of type 2 diabetes. He was directly admitted from his provider’s office with an infected sacral wound, which developed several months ago while on bed rest following an ankle sprain. He reports a history of depression, currently exacerbated by the death of his wife 6 months ago. Since admission, Arthur has received wound care, antibiotic therapy, and IV pain medications. He has also been receiving correction scale insulin coverage with meals, though his appetite has been poor and he has not been eating well.  Arthur Harris’ friend calls out from the room that Arthur is unresponsive. Arthur is lying supine in bed. His IV is pulled out and fluid is running into a puddle on the floor. What is your priority assessment?