Title: Assignment 6 posted and due date given
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 7

Assignment: Case Study

A 70-year old widowed male was admitted 4 days ago on an orthopedic unit at a local hospital with a broken left hip. During a fishing trip with his men’s club he fell, fractured his hip, and has a bruise on his head and buttocks. His three children all live in other cities. He lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment approximately 5 blocks from the hospital. In three days he will be discharged from the hospital and referred to the home health division for follow-up care.

Discussion Assignment Questions
1. Explain the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals.
2. What assessments must be done with regard to the client going home?
3. Name two nursing diagnoses associated with risks to safety.
4. Name two nursing interventions specific to clients that are over 55 that are weak in muscle strength that will reduce the risk of falls, fires, poisonings, and electrical hazards.
5. Explain the nurse’s role in reducing pressure ulcer development in a elderly client that is at risk for ulcer development.