Nursing Care Plan Design: Addressing Crisis in an 89-Year-Old

This assignment details the creation of a nursing care plan for an 89-year-old woman, Amalie Jones, who is experiencing a crisis due to multiple co-morbid conditions, including hypothyroidism, macular degeneration, and rheumatoid arthritis. The care plan utilizes the clinical reasoning cycle and Miller's functional consequences theory to prioritize interventions aimed at restoring mobility, managing pain, and ensuring medication adherence. The plan includes specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals (SMART framework) such as incorporating light stretching and walking exercises, monitoring pain using the Braden scale, and providing a walking aid to improve mobility. The report reflects on the importance of personalized care and the need for a holistic approach to address the physical and emotional needs of elderly patients facing complex health challenges. The patient showed improvements in pain management and daily activities, promoting a sense of self-sufficiency and hope for further recovery.