Gnt1 Task 2 Discharge Planning

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GNT Task 2 Safety, Communication, and Placement for the Older Adult Western Governors University Safety, Communication, and Placement for the Older Adult A. Assessment of the Situation Mr. Trosak is a previously-healthy elderly man who has recently had his life turned upside down by a tumble down the stairs. Not only did he fracture his right hip, he was diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes while in the hospital recuperating from a total hip replacement surgery. He has been living alone for the past two years since his wife died. Several concerns must be addressed before his discharge from the hospital, especially since he wishes to return to his apartment. Mr. Trosak is going to have limited mobility related to his recent hip surgery, and he is going to be at risk for falls. Contributing to that increased risk is the fact that he lives in a second-story apartment without elevator access. His apartment is small and crowded, with many scatter rugs, which will make it difficult for his to maneuver his walker there. Everyday tasks such as taking out the trash and getting groceries will require someone to navigate the stairs, and Mr. Trosak has limited contact with his family because they are so busy. Since Mr. Trosak is very adamant that he can continue to care for himself, it is likely that he will try to navigate the stairs alone. Other factors that make him at increased for falls is his recent history of falling and his gender. Even before Mr. Trosak broke his hip, he may have had a small self-care deficit, as evidenced by expired medications in his bathroom and old food in his refrigerator. Now, with his limited mobility, living alone is going to be even more dangerous for him. Mr. Trosak has two new diagnoses: hypertension and diabetes. Both are going to require his taking new medications, which he has shown disdain for. Mr. Trosak is

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