Eric Ford shadow health questions with answers 2024/2025
Eric Ford shadow health Eric Ford is a 28-year-old African American man who was brought to the ER by his mother for acute auditory hallucinations and paranoia. History of Present Illness: Eric Ford has a history of chronic paranoid schizophrenia, onset age 23. Three previous hospitalizations with the most recent 2 years ago. History significant for a suicide attempt by overdose at age 25, requiring ICU admission. Patient has not been sleeping or eating well. His mother reports that he ran out of medication 9 days ago and is concerned for his safety. He denies suicidal intent and states that he sometimes listens to music to avoid paying attention to the voices. Denies homicidal ideation. Does not initiate conversation. Presence of + auditory command hallucinations. Appears to be limited in ability to complete activities of daily living, disheveled with soiled clothing. Allergies NKA / NKDA Past Medical History Schizophrenia, since age 23 - correct answer Eric Ford-Shadow He was brought to the hospital by his mother. He was admitted through the ER today for +AH (auditory hallucinations); command hallucinations telling him to kill himself; paranoid and delusional that someone is out to get him; poor appetite, not completing ADLs, soiled clothing, multiple layers of clothing, guarded, poor eye contact, answers minimally; continues to be guarded and isolative; stopped taking medication 9 days ago as reported by family. 3. Assessment Patient is currently calm, but continues to be paranoid and guarded; not attending to hallucinations at the present time. He was given Risperdal 2 mg P.O. in the ER at 3 AM. Will resume b.i.d. schedule. Medication reconciliation completed. His BP and heart rate were elevated upon arrival to the unit. Medicated as per orders with PRN lorazepam for anxiety. Resting comfortably, in no apparent distress at this time. distress at this time. 4. Recommendation - correct answer SBAR
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