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Kathy Gestalt, 33yr-old, Dx- second-day post-op open right Tibia/Fibula fracture, plaster cast in place on right lower leg. No known allergies. Vital signs -Temp 98.4, BP 116/76, P 96, RR 20, SaO2 99%. Neuro WNL, alert, and cooperative but worried about scarring and is reluctant regarding walking on leg. Diet as tolerated, up ad-lib after gait training. Crutches at bedside adjusted for height.
Write a Nursing Care Plan Assessment, Diagnosis, Goal, Implement, Evaluation
ASSESSMENT Subjective data:- patient complaints about gait change and scarring objective data :- patient looks nervous and dull |
DIAGNOSIS Altered posture and gait related to surgical procedure as manifested by visualisation |
GOAL To provide support to patient |
IMPLIMENTATION -Assess the general condition -provide comfortable position. -Explain regarding meassures to reduce scar -Assist with supportive devices -provide health education -Provide psychological support -provide diversional therapy |
EVALUATION
started adapting and feels comfortable. |