Mrs Paul Case Study Assessment

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Upon evaluation of Mrs. Paul, I would do a subjective and objective assessment. I would first ask Mrs. Paul about her history and what signs and symptoms she is encountering at the present time. I would then do a physical assessment of Mrs. Paul, and include questions about her signs and symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. Based on my assessment, as part of my interdisciplinary team, I would include Mrs. Paul’s primary physician, dietary, physical therapy, and palliative care team. Her physician can prescribe antiemetic medications for the nausea and vomiting, and blood work to determine her metabolic state. The nurse should approach the primary physician and explain her findings and Mrs. Paul’s concerns, signs and symptoms,

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