ICU Observation Evidence-based Practice
ICU Observation Evidence-based Practice
Introduction of the Patient
The patient goes by the name T.P. A 72-year-old male who’s a retired truck driver. He’s immediate family includes his wife, daughter, and grandson (10 years old who is autistic and has turrets syndrome). He is currently diagnosed with myocardial infarction and altered mental state. The past medical history of this patient shows that he has suffered a lot of diseases including hypertension, diabetes mellitus Type 2, congested heart failure, peripheral neuropathy, CKD-3, CAD, dementia, chronic kidney disease and GERD.
The primary medical diagnosis is myocardial infarction which refers to regional myocardial necrosis ...
