Please evaluate my nursing care plan thanks I am new lpn student

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Assessment

Nursing Diagnosis

Nursing Plan

Goals

Implementation

Evaluation

- Subjective Data: Mrs. Brown is a 75 year old patient c/o Rt femur pain S/P orthopedic surgery for Rt femur repair with pin placement due to a Rt femur fracture related to osteoporosis

Patient states "pain is 8/10- 4 hours after surgery upon admission to the recovery unit

Objective Data:

BP 144/82 Pulse 98, RR 18

Appears to be grimacing restless and has an elevated pulse rate

- Acute Pain post operatively

- Activity Intolerance due to Rt femur fracture and surgical repair

  • Use pain rating scale to identify current pain level
  • Report that pain management regimen relieves pain to satisfactory level with acceptable and manageable side effects
  • Describe alternative methods that can be used to help control pain such as ice application
  • Encourage and facilitate early ambulation and other ADLs when possible
  • Assess for developing Lower Extremity DVT by checking lower legs twice per day
  • Check skin integrity for decubitius ulcers daily due to prolonged laying

  • To control pain at a level of 4/10 or below within 24 hours post op
  • To assist patient with gaining mobility with assistance and to get into wheelchair daily within 24 hours post op
  • Within 24 hours post op vitals and signs will be WNL

  • Ask the client to describe past experiences with pain and effectiveness of methods used to manage pain
  • Change positioning every hour to avoid pain place abduction pillow between legs alternating with laying in a dorsal recumbent and semi fowlers position
  • Observe or monitor signs and symptoms associated with pain

  • Self report of pain is 4/10 giving prescribed pain medications 24 hours post op
  • client began to to ambulate with assistance within 24 hours post-operatively by getting into wheelchair with assistance and using a walker for 5 minutes
  • 24 hours postoperatively Client appears to have normal vital signs such as BP, heart rate, temperature, color and moisture of skin, restlessness, and ability to focus.

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