NUR251 Assessment 1: Nursing Care Plan for Mr. Michael Blue, 2020

This assignment presents a nursing care plan for Mr. Michael Blue, a 75-year-old patient admitted to the CDU medical ward with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) secondary to dehydration. The report begins with a detailed patient assessment, including medical history, current condition, and laboratory findings. It then identifies three key nursing diagnoses: risk of fluid volume deficit, risk of electrolyte imbalance, and risk of unstable blood glucose levels. For each diagnosis, the plan outlines specific goals of care, nursing interventions, and rationales. The interventions include fluid management, electrolyte monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. The assignment also discusses the challenges of providing healthcare for patients with chronic kidney disease, and it highlights strategies for patient education, including collaborative decision-making and the use of new media. The plan emphasizes the importance of family involvement in the care of elderly patients.