CIRCULATION/MOVEMENT/NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION

42153Physiology Question 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please carefully read the following case scenario. Use your required class text book and online resources to answer each question. Please provide references for your answers in APA format. Assessment tools commonly used for geriatric patients can be found at https://consultgerirn.org/ Just type in what type of assessment tool you are looking for in the search box. For example, if I want a tool to assess whether or not my patient is depressed, I could type the words “depression assessment tool” in the search box. This would retrieve suggested tool(s) from which to choose.
CIRCULATION/MOVEMENT/NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTION
Mrs. U is 68 years old and works full-time teaching at the university with no plans for retirement in the near future. While hiking last week, she developed chest pain, fell, and was rushed to the hospital for evaluation. She was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction and fractured left tibia. After a brief hospitalization and application of a cast on her left leg, Mrs. U was sent home on a thrombolytic agent. The cardiologist recommended a healthy diet and regular follow-up visits. The orthopedist ordered a follow-up visit, physical therapy, and asked Mrs. U to come in for a follow-up visit in 2 weeks. Mrs. U is afraid to go home with crutches and a cast and is nervous about resuming any routine physical activities.

1.) What assessment tool would be helpful to evaluate Mrs. U’s mobility and/or risk of falling?
2.) List and explain 5 complications to the general health status of the older adult that can arise as a result of a fall.
3.) List and explain 5 general topics you would address when teaching an older adult who is recovering from a myocardial infarction.
4.) What other concerns do you have about Mrs. U?