NRS-460 Case Study: John Doe - Emergency Department
Directions: Read the case study below. Evaluate the information and formulate a
conclusion based on your evaluation. Complete the critical thinking table and submit this
completed template to the assignment dropbox.
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate and synthesize patient data to propose interventions
for an individualized plan of care prioritizing health problems and health concerns.
PART I: Health History and Medical Information
Evaluate the health history and medical information for John Doe, presented below.
John Doe, a 35-year-old male, was riding his motorcycle under the influence and
experienced a motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple fractures and a traumatic brain
injury (TBI).
On scene, John Doe was alert but exhibiting restlessness and agitation with hands-on
care. En route to the hospital, he displayed changes in level of consciousness (LOC),
mood and behavior, nausea and vomiting (N/V), and dilated pupils. Upon arrival to the
emergency department, John was unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score
of 6, indicating a severe TBI. Prior to losing consciousness, he was exhibiting signs of
extreme pain on the left side.
Objective Data - completed by ambulance personnel:
1. 84/60 BP, HR 136, RR 28 irregular, SpO2 92%
2. 5' 11" height, 180 lbs. weight
3. GCS Score: 6
a. No response in eyes: 1
b. No verbal response: 1
c. Flexion withdrawal from pain: 4
4. Change in LOC
5. Possible fractures to left leg and left ribs
6. Intubated in route to ED
Objective Data and Laboratory/Test Results - on arrival to the emergency department (initial
results)
1. Complete blood count (CBC) -
a. White blood cells: 11.3
b. Hemoglobin: 15.6
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, c. Hematocrit: 41.5
d. Platelets: 316,000
2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) -
a. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): 32 U/L
b. Albumin: 4.8 g/dL
c. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 122 U/L
d. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): 52 U/L
e. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 16mg/dL
f. Bilirubin: 1.4mg/dL
g. Calcium: 9.8mg/dL
h. Creatinine: 1.1mg/dL
i. Glucose: 112mg/dL
j. Potassium: 3.9 mEq/L
k. Sodium: 138 mEq/L
3. Prothrombin time (PT) - 12 seconds
4. Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT) - 37 seconds
5. Panscan CT (Polytrauma Whole Body Imaging): Results -
a. Closed left femur fracture
b. Hairline fracture of 3 left ribs
c. TBI consisting of frontal-temporal skull fracture
6. Urinalysis (UA) - positive for red blood cells in urine
7. Drug panel - positive for cannabinoids
8. Consent to treat options
PART II: Critical Thinking Activity
Use the findings from your evaluation to complete the following:
Assessment Findings
Evaluate Mr. Doe's health history and other pertinent medical information presented above to
answer the questions that follow.
Based on your evaluation, John Doe is 35-year-old male, presenting after a severe
synthesize normal and abnormal motorcycle accident under the influence sustaining
findings. Create a list multiple traumatic injuries. There is significantly more
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Directions: Read the case study below. Evaluate the information and formulate a
conclusion based on your evaluation. Complete the critical thinking table and submit this
completed template to the assignment dropbox.
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate and synthesize patient data to propose interventions
for an individualized plan of care prioritizing health problems and health concerns.
PART I: Health History and Medical Information
Evaluate the health history and medical information for John Doe, presented below.
John Doe, a 35-year-old male, was riding his motorcycle under the influence and
experienced a motor vehicle accident resulting in multiple fractures and a traumatic brain
injury (TBI).
On scene, John Doe was alert but exhibiting restlessness and agitation with hands-on
care. En route to the hospital, he displayed changes in level of consciousness (LOC),
mood and behavior, nausea and vomiting (N/V), and dilated pupils. Upon arrival to the
emergency department, John was unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score
of 6, indicating a severe TBI. Prior to losing consciousness, he was exhibiting signs of
extreme pain on the left side.
Objective Data - completed by ambulance personnel:
1. 84/60 BP, HR 136, RR 28 irregular, SpO2 92%
2. 5' 11" height, 180 lbs. weight
3. GCS Score: 6
a. No response in eyes: 1
b. No verbal response: 1
c. Flexion withdrawal from pain: 4
4. Change in LOC
5. Possible fractures to left leg and left ribs
6. Intubated in route to ED
Objective Data and Laboratory/Test Results - on arrival to the emergency department (initial
results)
1. Complete blood count (CBC) -
a. White blood cells: 11.3
b. Hemoglobin: 15.6
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, c. Hematocrit: 41.5
d. Platelets: 316,000
2. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) -
a. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): 32 U/L
b. Albumin: 4.8 g/dL
c. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 122 U/L
d. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): 52 U/L
e. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 16mg/dL
f. Bilirubin: 1.4mg/dL
g. Calcium: 9.8mg/dL
h. Creatinine: 1.1mg/dL
i. Glucose: 112mg/dL
j. Potassium: 3.9 mEq/L
k. Sodium: 138 mEq/L
3. Prothrombin time (PT) - 12 seconds
4. Partial Thromboplastin time (PTT) - 37 seconds
5. Panscan CT (Polytrauma Whole Body Imaging): Results -
a. Closed left femur fracture
b. Hairline fracture of 3 left ribs
c. TBI consisting of frontal-temporal skull fracture
6. Urinalysis (UA) - positive for red blood cells in urine
7. Drug panel - positive for cannabinoids
8. Consent to treat options
PART II: Critical Thinking Activity
Use the findings from your evaluation to complete the following:
Assessment Findings
Evaluate Mr. Doe's health history and other pertinent medical information presented above to
answer the questions that follow.
Based on your evaluation, John Doe is 35-year-old male, presenting after a severe
synthesize normal and abnormal motorcycle accident under the influence sustaining
findings. Create a list multiple traumatic injuries. There is significantly more
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