Geriatric Patient Management

Describe your clinical experience for this week.

Must be on Geriatric Patient

• Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they?
• Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales.
• Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient.
• What did you learn from this week’s clinical experience that can beneficial for you as an advanced practice nurse?
• Support your plan of care with the current peer-reviewed research guideline.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources

Clinical Experience with Geriatric Patient

This week, I had the opportunity to work with a geriatric patient, an 82-year-old male, who presented with complaints of increasing shortness of breath and fatigue. He had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, and a recent history of heart failure. The patient was anxious about his symptoms, particularly due to the progressive nature of his condition.

Challenges and Successes:

One of the main challenges during the clinical experience was managing the patient’s anxiety while conducting a thorough assessment. Given the patient’s advanced age and complex medical history, ensuring that he was comfortable and willing to discuss his symptoms was essential. Additionally, the challenge of…