Question

Please list 4 nursing diagnoses in the order of priority for the following: 86 y/o male admitted on 9/9. NKDA/NKA. Presents with large L. periorbital hematoma and L. forehead laceration R/T a fall at home on cement. PMH: Hx A-Fib on warfarin, stage IV CKD, IDDM, HTN & stasis dermatitis.

Answer 1

NURSING DIAGNOSIS:

periorbital cellulitis,

cellulitis,

nephrotic syndrome,

glomerulonephritis.