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Patient X, a 79-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital on September 5, 2023 under Dr. Generalao for significant edema in both lower extremities, an 8-10 pound weight gain over 6 weeks, and an oxygen saturation of 90%. The treatment plan included administering diuretics, elevating the lower extremities, monitoring daily weights and fluid intake/output, educating the patient on a sodium-restricted diet and fluid management, and collaborating with nutrition for a low salt, low fat dietary plan.

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CHF Fdar

Patient X, a 79-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital on September 5, 2023 under Dr. Generalao for significant edema in both lower extremities, an 8-10 pound weight gain over 6 weeks, and an oxygen saturation of 90%. The treatment plan included administering diuretics, elevating the lower extremities, monitoring daily weights and fluid intake/output, educating the patient on a sodium-restricted diet and fluid management, and collaborating with nutrition for a low salt, low fat dietary plan.

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Name of Patient: Patient X Age: 79-years-old Sex: Male Physician: Dr.

Generalao
Date of Admission: September 5, 2023

Focus Edema

Data ● Patient X presents with significant grade 2+ edema in both lower extremities.
● Patient X has 8 to 10 pound weight gain for 6 weeks
● Patient X has oxygen saturation of 90%

Action ● Administer prescribed diuretics to promote diuresis and fluid removal.


● Elevate Patient X lower extremities regularly to aid venous return and decrease edema.
● Monitor daily weights and fluid intake/output to assess progress.
● Educate Patient X on sodium-restricted diet and fluid management.
● Collaborate with the nutritionist for the dietary plan of low salt low fat.

Response ● Patient X experiences gradual reduction in lower extremity edema.


● Patient reports improved comfort
● Patient’s o2 saturation has improved to 93%
● Patient is now practicing dietary plan of low salt low fat

EVALUATION: GOAL MET

Mary Alliza L. De Polonia


Student Nurse

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