[Solved]: A nurse cares for an 80-year-old Caucasian woman…

A nurse cares for an 80-year-old Caucasian woman who recently developed confusion and urinary incontinence. She is admitted to the hospital for assessment for possible fractures and confusion. She lives with her daughter, who reports that her mother has fallen several times at home while going to the bathroom. This is the first time the patient reported pain after the fall. The daughter is concerned about her mother’s confusion. Two weeks ago, the patient was independent and caring for herself at home. The daughter recalled that last year her mother became confused and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection at the same time. As soon as the urinary tract infection was treated, her mother’s confusion stopped. The patient has no allergies to food or medications. She takes calcium with vitamin D for osteoporosis, aspirin for an antiplatelet, and thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism. She does not smoke or drink alcohol. Vital signs: T 98.3° F (36.8° C). HR 88 beats/min, RR 22 breaths/min, BP 141/86 mm Hg Weight: 152 lb. (69 kg). Patient confused and oriented to person. Appears anxious. Bruise on her right hip and thigh. Full range of motion of right leg, but movement painful. Muscle strength 4/5. Pedal pulses 1+ and symmetric. Using the information provided above, post your initial response to the following question(s): Which data deviate from normal findings, suggesting a need for further investigation? For which additional data should the nurse ask or assess? Based on the data, which risk factors for falls does the patient have? With which health team member would the nurse collaborate to help meet this patient’s needs?