In: Nursing
From the above scenario we can identify that the patient needs the following:
* Pain management
* Anxiety management
* Prevention of complications
* Assistance in self care activities
* Psychological support
The priority needs are:
1) Pain management-
First of all provide comfort to the patient, by administering some analgesic to reduce pain. Reducing pain can provide her comfort thereby all other needs can be fulfilled.
2) Anxiety management-
Provide some diversional therapy, anti anxiety drugs or console the patient. Increased in anxiety can increase her blood pressure and affect her health.
3) Prevention of complications-
Assess for any complications like fracture because she had a fall and she is aged. If so, the management for the identified problem should be done.
4) Assistance in self care activities- provide assistance in self care needs since the patient is unable to move due to pain
5) Psychological support-
Provide psychological support to the patient as she may be down due to the incident and it can affect her mental health.