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Sallie Mae Fisher Case Summary

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Ms. Sallie Mae Fisher is at risk for fall due to the current makeup of her home. As one can see in the video, when Sallie stood up to answer the door, she trips on a mat that she kept on the floor. Luckily, she does not fall and continues walking towards the door to open it for the home health nurses. Ms. Sallie Mae Fisher is also dealing with polypharmacy, which can contribute to her at risk for fall due as well. During the video, she expresses signs of confusion when talking to the nurses. This is most likely due to her being prescribed and taking many medications, with most of the side effects of those medicines being dizziness, drowsiness, and orthostatic hypertension. Polypharmacy is an issue, especially for the elderly. Therefore it is critical for the nurses to be attentive with Ms. Sallie Mae Fisher’s prescription dosages and her actions after taking her prescribed drugs. …show more content…

Sallie Mae Fisher gait is another issue that is affecting her daily activities. Physically, gait can make it hard for one to move around, once again increasing Sallie Mae Fisher’s risk of fall. Since Sallie Mae Fisher is unable to ambulate standing straight, she needs to be screened for a walker to support her. A referral to a physical therapist is the best solution for her risk for fall as they can evaluate and treat as indicated. Another issue that Ms. Sallie Mae Fisher is at risk for dehydration. About Sallie Mae Fisher’s polypharmacy, her use of diuretics has created an electrolyte imbalance, causing changes in her taste buds and an inability to drink enough fluids. This can lead to feeling tired and fatigue quicker than usual and a more occurrence of cramps as

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