Swift River 2.0: Linda Pittmon Exam Test Questions
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Linda Pittmon
Diagnosis: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus with impending amputation
DOB: 2/10/1950
MRN: 64913260
Room: 108
Linda Pittmon is a 74-year-old who identifies as female and uses the pronouns she/her.
She is being admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Linda is to undergo tests related to poor
circulation in the lower extremities. She has what appears to be ischemia and the provider
is considering a possible amputation of the right leg below the knee. The client has had
type 2 diabetes mellitus for 12 years and has been on insulin for the past 5 years. The client
also has hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis that typically causes pain in the hands and
shoulders. When asked about complications due to diabetes, the client admitted that her
legs are weak, with numbness and tingling at night, which sometimes interferes with sleep.
Linda also reports poor vision that might be due to diabetes or possibly cataracts - -
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: High Priority
Airway, Breathing, Circulation: High Priority
Safety and Risk Reduction: High Priority
Urgent vs Nonurgent: Low Priority
Chronic vs Acute/Stable vs Unstable: High Priority
Initial Nursing Assessment
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Linda Pittmon
Diagnosis: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus with impending amputation
DOB: 2/10/1950
MRN: 64913260
Room: 108
Linda Pittmon is a 74-year-old who identifies as female and uses the pronouns she/her.
She is being admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Linda is to undergo tests related to poor
circulation in the lower extremities. She has what appears to be ischemia and the provider
is considering a possible amputation of the right leg below the knee. The client has had
type 2 diabetes mellitus for 12 years and has been on insulin for the past 5 years. The client
also has hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis that typically causes pain in the hands and
shoulders. When asked about complications due to diabetes, the client admitted that her
legs are weak, with numbness and tingling at night, which sometimes interferes with sleep.
Linda also reports poor vision that might be due to diabetes or possibly cataracts - -
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: High Priority
Airway, Breathing, Circulation: High Priority
Safety and Risk Reduction: High Priority
Urgent vs Nonurgent: Low Priority
Chronic vs Acute/Stable vs Unstable: High Priority
Initial Nursing Assessment
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