Question

Create a conceptual map using the case scenarios as guide. Conceptual map should

include pathophysiology, medical diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and risk factors, if any.

Nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, medical management (medication and

procedures), expected outcomes.

Mrs. A is an 82-year old female living alone, independent in her activities of daily living. She

has history of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus requiring insulin, hypothyroidism,

osteoarthritis, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, obesity and gastroesophageal reflux

disorder (GERD). Mrs. A recently suffered a hip fracture following a fall for which she

underwent a hip replacement surgery. Her post-operative course is complicated by a urinary

tract infection and two episodes of colitis. She was transferred to geriatric rehabilitation unit.

Patient height 160cm: weight 94kg (BMI=37kg/m2)

Answer 1

The conceptual map for this case study is as following