Sepsis/Septic Shock UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study Jack Holmes, 72 years old (answered fully)

Sepsis/Septic Shock UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study Jack Holmes, 72 years old (answered fully) Sepsis/Septic Shock UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study Jack Holmes, 72 years old Primary Concept Perfusion Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) • Inflammation • Infection • Tissue Integrity • Clinical Judgment • Patient Education • Communication NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment Management of Care 17-23% Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12% Psychosocial Integrity 6-12% Physiological Integrity Basic Care and Comfort 6-12% Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 12-18% Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15% Physiological Adaptation 11-17% History of Present Problem: Jack Holmes a 72-year-old Caucasian male brought to the ED by ambulance from a skilled nursing facility (SNF). According to report from the paramedic, when the SNF nursing staff attempted to wake him this morning, he would not respond, and his BP was 74/40 with a MAP of 51. He has a history of Parkinson’s disease, COPD, CHF, HTN, depression, and a stage IV decubitus ulcer on his coccyx that developed three months ago. He does not follow commands, is unresponsive to verbal stimuli, but responds to a sternal rub with grimacing and withdrawing from stimulus. Personal/Social History: He has lived in the skilled nursing facility the past three years and has been bed bound the past year due to his advanced Parkinson’s disease. He was a heavy smoker, 1 PPD for 40 years until he moved to the SNF.