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General Objectives
This case presentation seeks to demonstrate the student’s knowledge
regarding the general health and disease condition of this specific patient, with its
diagnosis, disease process, possible complications, treatment plan, medical and
nursing management. This is done through general assessment of the patient, the
patient's history while recognizing the contributing factors associated in the
developmental of the diagnosis. We will also go in deep understanding of the
anatomy for its normal status and the pathophysiology of the diagnosis.
Patient’s Data
● Demographic profile
Name: Ms. S
Status: Single
Sex: Female
Religion: Roman Catholic
Age: 62h
Date of Birth: 10/14/1960
Citizenship: Filipino
Address: San Lorenzo, Tabaco City Albay 4511
● Chief Complaints
Objective: Slurring of speech, legs and body weaknesses especially on the left side.
Subjective: “Nakita po namin, nakaupo tapos nakayuko hindi na gumagalaw, kaya
namin dinala sa ospital” as stated by the nephew.
● Socio-economic Profile
Ms. S., a 62-year-old single woman, without a child. She lives with her teenage
nephew and takes care of them, while working on her small sari-sari store.
● Family History
The patient’s relatives stated that the patient has positive Hypertension and Diabetes
Mellitus.
(+) DM
(+)HPN
(-) Asthma
Health Perception “Nagtitinda siya sa She has body Her health declined
/ Health tindahan niya” as weakness, especially after the patient’s
Management stated by her cousin on her left side. She is stroke.Cardiovascula
bed ridden, cannot r accidents can
“Ngayun lng po siya swallow and cannot cause weakness and
naospital ng ganito speak. paralysis to the
kalala” as stated by patient hence
her cousin affecting their
infectivity to do their
activities of daily
living.
Nutritional / Nephew stated “ Patient is being fed via Inability to eat
Metabolic kumakain naman nasogastric tube with independently, or
siya ng normal, NGT milk and water. through swallowing.
mahilig sa gulay at Nutrition is important
kanin” and by NGT milk, the
patient is still able to
gain proper nutrition
needed by the body
to function.
Elimination Cousin said that the Patient is in a complete Self care and
patient did not state bed rest without elimination pattern is
any problems bathroom privileges lost. Elimination is
regarding elimination. and is defecating via important to remove
adult diaper and a waste from the body
urinary indwelling and to maintain
catheter. proper Body PH.
Activity / Exercise “Nag Eexercise Patient is bed ridden, This is caused by the
naman po siya, lalo has slight mobility but patient’s left side
na po nagtitinda po is not able to perform weakness. Patient’s
siya kaya galaw po self care and position consciousness can
ng galaw.” as stated changes by herself. be affected because
by her nephew of their inability to
move due to the CVA
that damaged parts
of the brain
Coping Cousin stated Cousin stated that the Patient looks tired
/ Stress Tolerance “mahirap talaga ang patient is responsive and frustrated as
buhay, kahit may when questions are evidence of her trying
sakit kami kailangan asked, she can still be to move to position or
pa rin magtrabaho asked a simple yes or help position herself
para magkapera. no question and is able but is unable to. I can
Siya (patient) kahit to nod yes or no. also observe through
may high blood kami Cousin stated that she her facial reactions
kailangan pa rin is frustrated but is still that she has a high
magtrabaho” fighting to be better. risk for feeling like a
burden to her family.
● Digestive: NGT With good appetite and can tolerate Patient has an absent
normal diet gag reflex and
therefore is at high risk
for aspiration.
● Gastrointestinal Tract: Well formed stool 1 - 2 times a day The patient needs
Soft runny stool 2x a laxative in order to
day with laxative defecate.
● Integumentary: With With good skin turgor with no Patient’s skin is in good
good skin turgor with no cracks and mucus are not dry. condition, mucus is dry
cracks. Mucous are dry. as she is unable to
With normal sensation when hydrate through
● Sensation
stimulated drinking. Patient’s
L: (+) weak sensation is normal on
R: (+) the right side and weak
on the left side.
F.A.S.T (Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call
emergency services)
Facial drooping: -
Arm weakness: +
Speech difficulty: +
10
score
COURSE IN THE WARD:
Upon Admission
This is the case of Ms. S, 62 years old, female and currently residing at San
Lorenzo, Tabaco City, Albay who came for admission. On October 24, 2022, at
6:35pm, she was brought to the ER and was ambulated via stretcher with her
nephew and cousin to Amando Cope Memorial Hospital with a chief complaint of
slurry of speech and left side body weakness. Her Vital signs are: BP:160/80 mmHg,
PR: 98 bpm, RR: 21 bpm, T: 36.5°C. The admitting diagnosis is CVA infarct vs.
Hemorrhage. Upon admission at 6:35pm, she was examined by Dra. Sunga with an
order to admit a patient. Consent was secured, she was placed in a semi-fowler’s
position, temperature, pulse and respiration was also monitored every 4 hours. An
IVF of PNSS 1L administered and regulated at KVO. At 6:45pm, the doctor ordered
a Nicardipine drip, at 7:25pm Mannitol 100 cc IV was administered, and Omeprazole
4g via IV push at 7:50pm. The doctor then ordered to place her into an NGT for
nutrition. Oxygen was also administered via nasal cannula. Her Laboratory exams
were CBC, CBG, CREA, Na K, SGOT, HbA1 c, FBS, Lipid Profile, SARS CoV-2 and
Serum Amylase.
On the 17th day of hospitalizations, Ms. S is still weak, especially on the left
side of her body. She is always sleeping, but shows responsiveness. She is placed
in a semi-fowler’s position to maintain normal oxygen saturation. Her vital signs: BP:
120/80 mmHg, RR: 20 bpm, PR: 102 bpm, T: 36.5 and 02 Saturation of 93%. IVF of
PNSSL is intact and regulated at KVO. During my shift, @ 12nn I mixed in the NGT
the following medications OD: Cilostasol 50 mg, Mucosta 1 tab, Citicoline 500mg,
Omeprazole 40, Clindumycin 300 mg, Fluconazole 150mg, Proglin met, Losartan
50mg. And I monitor her sugar: @8am: 238. But not available for subcutaneous
insulin. So I gave her an oral med for her sugar.
Disease Condition
Anatomy and Physiology
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Commonly called stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack”.
A condition where the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, resulting in oxygen
starvation, brain damage and loss of function.
ISCHEMIC - wherein you can have blood clot within the vessel or you can have
stenosis (narrowing) of the artery. It is not able to provide the brain tissue and limits
the blood from reaching the brain cells
Due to:
embolism - a clot has left a part of the body and has traveled to the brain which has
stopped the blood flow
thrombosis - a clot forms within the artery wall.
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC STROKE - It is not a full blown stroke. We call it mini
strokes. Symptoms can only last for a few minutes.
Due to:
Brain aneurysm bursts, uncontrolled hypertension or older age which vessel has less
resiliency and tends to break.
Frontal lobe
Personality, behavior, emotions
Judgment, planning, problem solving
Speech: speaking and writing (Broca’s area)
Body movement (motor strip)
Intelligence, concentration, self awareness
Parietal lobe
Interprets language, words
Sense of touch, pain, temperature (sensory strip)
Interprets signals from vision, hearing, motor, sensory and memory
Spatial and visual perception
Occipital lobe
Interprets vision
(color, light, movement)
Temporal lobe
Understanding language (Wernicke’s area)
Memory
Hearing
Sequencing and organization
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
ISCHEMIC STROKE
- Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an
artery leading to the brain. A blood clot often forms in arteries
damaged by the buildup of plaques (atherosclerosis). It can occur
in the carotid artery of the neck as well as other arteries. This is
the most common type of stroke.
-
Risk Factors
Non-modifiable
● AGE (62 YEARS OLD)
● FAMILY HISTORY (+HTN)
Modifiable
● SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
● POOR DIET
● DM
● HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
● HYPOSTATIC PNEUMONIA
Pathophysiology
Ischemic Stroke
Medical Management
● Psychostimulants and nootropic (cognitive enhancers) such as Citicoline
● Platelet-aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelet drugs such as Cilostazol,
Clopidogrel
● Stool softeners or laxatives such as Lactulose
● Continuous hemodynamic monitoring
● Neurologic assessment to determine if the stroke is evolving and if other
acute complications are developing
Nursing Management
● Assess mental status and level of consciousness
● Observe for neurological deficits with frequent and serial neurological
assessments
● Measure and monitor pupil size
● Assess breathing
● Monitor vital signs
● Assess higher functions like speech, memory, and cognition
● Provide a quiet environment with the head of the bed elevated
● Elevate bed rails to prevent falls
● Prevent constipation and straining with stool softeners
● Watch for seizures
● Observe for changes in mood
Hypertension
Medical Management
● Calcium channel blockers such as Nicardipine
● Prescription of Angiotensin II receptor antagonists such as Losartan for the
patient’s maintenance drug.
Nursing Management
● Monitor blood pressure frequently.
● Administer antihypertensive medications as prescribed
● Listen to the heart for murmurs and lungs for rales and crackles
● Check if the patient has edema
● Encourage rest and provide a quiet room
● Educate the relative of the patient on the importance of taking
antihypertensive medications
Medical Management
● Antidiabetic such as Insulin regular human (Humulin R)
Nursing Management
● Administer fluids
● Insulin
● Prevent fluid overload
● Strict I & O
● CBG Monitoring
● Vital Signs
● Monitor patient responses to treatments
Medical Management
● Antibiotics such as Ceftriaxone, Piperacillin, Tazobactam, Levofloxacin,
Clindamycin
● Bronchodilators or relievers such as Salbutamol, Ipratropium
● Antipyretic such as Paracetamol
● Warm moist inhalation to relieve irritation
● Oxygen & respiratory supportive measures
Nursing Management
● Hydrate the patient
● Administer antibiotics as ordered
● Keep patient comfortable and warm
● Measure input and output
● Promote nutrition
● Administer oxygen as needed
● Provide rest
● Teach caregiver proper handwashing
Laboratory findings
Brain CT-Scan
Impression:
No intracranial hemorrhage, acute territorial infarct and focal mass lesion
Chronic lacunar infarcts in both centrum semivale, corona radiata, basal ganglia,
right pons and right cerebellum.
Small patchy hypodensities in the white matter of both frontal and parietal lobes.
Consider small vessel ischemia, demyelination and/or gliosis
Mild cerebral and cerebellar volume loss
Atherosclerotic vessel disease.
Chest - AP
Date: october 31, 2022
Impression:
Pneumonia, right lung
Magnified cardiac size. Please correlate clinically to rule out true cardiomegaly.
Atheromatous aorta.
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT
SGOT/AST up to 38 U/L
SGPT/ALT up to 40 U/L
SGOT up to 38 U/L
SGPT up to 40 U/L
HbAlc
Results : 7.3
URINALYSIS / 3:14 PM
Macroscopic
Color YELLOW
Transparency HAZY
Reaction ACIDIC
Protein NEGATIVE
Sugar NEGATIVE
Microscopic
Bacteria FEW
Am.urates/phosphates
Mucous threads
Crystals
Cast /IPF
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
TEST NORMAL VALUE RESULT
SGPT/ALT up to 40 U/L
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT
SGPT/ALT up to 40 U/L
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT
Neutrophil H 92.50 55-70 g
URINALYSIS / 9:52 PM
Macroscopic
Color YELLOW
Transparency HAZY
Reaction ACIDIC
Protein TRACE
Sugar NEGATIVE
Microscopic
Pus Cells 10-20 /HPF
Bacteria MODERATE
Am.urates/phosphates
Crystals
Cast /IPF
DIFFERENTIAL COUNT
BRAIN CT-SCAN
Impression…
● No intracranial hemorrhage, acute territorial and focal mass lession.
● Chronic lacunar infarcts in both centrum semiovale, corona radiata,
basal ganglia, right pons, and right cerebellum.
● Small patchy hypodensities in white matter of both frontal and parietal
lobes. Consider small vessel ischemia, demyelination and/or gliosis
● Mild cerebral and cerebellar volume loss
● Atherosclerotic vessel disease
CHEST AP
Impression…
● Pneumonia, right lung
● Magnified cardiac size. Please correlate clinically to rule out true
cardiomegaly
● Atheromatous aorta
Drug Study/Pharmacological Management
Actual Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan
Potential Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan
Discharge Planning
Nutrition
- Educate relatives on how to use the nasogastric tube, ensure that the tube is
located in the stomach and check its patency
- Advice patient to limit cholesterol intake
- Avoid fatty foods and do not take anything that contains caffeine
Medication
- Tell the patient to take all prescribed medication according to time, dose and
route. Make sure that all prescribed medications are taken regularly.
- Notify the physician if the prescribed medication is not available, ask for any
advice for what to do
- Consult the physician if there are any adverse reaction to the medication
- Remind patients of the importance of taking the exact dose prescribed and
using any measuring device that comes with liquid medication
Diet
- Promote taking of vitamins and supplements to strengthen immune system
- Encourage patient to take nutritional foods and drinks and avoid foods that is
rich in sodium and glucose
- Encourage patient should be careful and be aware of what to eat to avoid
further complications
- Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt,sugars and saturated and
industrially-produced trans-fats are essential for healthy diet
Health education
- Educate the patient about her current illness. Encourage the patient to avoid
risk factors
- Educate the family about the patient's medications according to the right
dose,route and time.
- Educate the family regarding the risk factors that can trigger the patient
condition
- Tell the patient family that it is important to take all prescribe medication
- State the importance of proper hygiene and sanitation during recovery to
prevent further infection.
- Instruct the patient's family member to provide a safe environment
- Instruct the family to keep record of side effects from medication
- Tell the patient’s family to monitor blood glucose level and weight. Document
all results for baseline data and report to the physician for every follow up
check ups.
- Instruct the family/caregiver to provide mouth care frequently to avoid dryness
of the mouth surface
Exercise
- Encourage patient to do minimal exercises of hands and legs and promote
proper range of motion
- Move patient from side to side every 2 hours to avoid bedsores
- Encourage patient to do wrist curls are isolated movements that build forearm
strength, improve range of motion and enhance gripping ability
Environment
- Instruct the patient's family member to provide a safe environment.
- Promote enough ventilation for the patient
- Tell the patient to avoid stressors, and
- Tell the family/ caregiver to avoid indoor noise, such as the neighborhood and
residential area.