Assessment 2:Case analysis
Length: 2000 words +/- 10%
Weighting: 40%
Having progressed through Themes 2 and 3 Learning guides of the unit, you will have an improved your knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory
theoretical content. The purpose of this assessment is to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of this content using a
case analysis format.
038 Principles of Acute Care Nursing Case Analysis 2 Assessment-Australian College of Nursing
Mr Sam Jacobs, a 75‐year‐old male presented to hospital with increasing
shortness of breath which is worse at night. He reports a three‐day history
of sudden onset of flu‐like symptoms including fever, productive cough, and
lethargy.
His past medical history includes hypertension, myocardial infarction and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He requires supplemental
oxygen, 2L via nasal prongs (NP).
Mr Jacobs lives alone and continues to smoke a pack of cigarettes/day for
50 years. He was admitted to the ward for exacerbation of COPD.
Mr Jacobs is treated with short acting bronchodilator
-VENTOLIN/ATROVENT, prednisolone, humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHFNC). In view of his diagnosis and presentation, clarify the following
components of Mr Jacobs clinical status
• explain the causes and pathophysiology related to Mr Jacob’s
exacerbation of COPD
• review actions, dose, efficacy and nursing management related to the
administration of these drugs
• rationalise the appropriate use of oxygen during COPD exacerbations
and strategies needed to optimise ventilatory support.
On admission to the ward, you notice that Mr. Jacobs is very breathless,
with frequent coughing and increased work of breathing. He shows you a
tissue with frothy blood‐tinged sputum.
038 Principles of Acute Care Nursing Case Analysis 2 Assessment-Australian College of Nursing
On assessment ‐ Mr Jacobs is anxious and feels exhausted. He states that he
has not taken his regular medications for past three days.
His vital signs are:
• temperature – 37.6C
• heart rate – 120 beats/min and irregular
• respiratory rate – 36 breaths/min
• blood pressure ‐ 100/58
• oxygen saturation – 85% on HHFNC delivering 35% FiO2.
Chest auscultation reveals bilateral lung crackles and decreased breath
sounds.
Mr Jacobs denies having any pain and his ECG showed atrial fibrillation. You initiate a rapid response call.
Mr Jacobs is diagnosed with left ventricular heart failure and the following
medications were prescribed and administered:
- IV fruse mide 40 mg (LASIX)
- ENAL APRIL 5 mg tablets
- Metoprolol 50 mg tablets (BETALOC)
- IV morphine sulphate 2.5 mg (morphine)
Discuss the components of Mr Jacobs deterioration, clinical history and ECG findings. Consider these components and structure your discussion to (1000 words):
• analyse the relationship between COPD and cardiovascular disease common risk factors clinical mani festations pathophysiological links
• explain the actions of these medication and their cardiopulmonary effect
• discuss clinical nursing care of heart failure patient.
038 Principles of Acute Care Nursing Case Analysis 2 Assessment-Australian College of Nursing
The evidence in your discussion should relate to current literature and best practice guidelines.
Assessment criteria
You will be marked against the criteria in the marking rubric for case analysis.
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