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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: A Case Study of Upper GI Bleeding, Essays (high school) of Medicine

A detailed physical assessment of a 69-year-old male patient admitted to the geriatric ward with a diagnosis of upper gi bleeding secondary to bleeding peptic ulcer disease. The assessment covers various body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, and central nervous systems. The findings indicate the patient's overall health status, with notable observations such as pale appearance, hyperactive bowel sounds, and joint pain. This comprehensive assessment provides valuable insights into the patient's condition and can inform the development of an appropriate care plan. The document could be useful for healthcare professionals, particularly nursing students and practitioners, to enhance their understanding of geriatric patient assessment and management in the context of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

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2023/2024

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Lyceum of the Philippines University
College of Nursing
Name
M.M
Age
69-year-old
Diagnosis
Upper GI Bleeding Secondary To
Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease
Hospital
No.
Ward/RM
GERIATRIC
WARDQ
General
Appearance
Patient looks pale and weak but he is calm and cooperative.
Vital Signs
T: 36.5
RR: 20
CR: 120
BP: 110/80
Body Parts
Methods
Findings
Analysis
Skin
Head & Neck
Conjunctiva
Sclera
Mouth
Thyroid
Lymph node
Breast
Breast & Nipples
Inspection
Inspection
Inspection
Palpation
Inspection &
Palpation
-(+) pallor
- Pale
- White and no sign
of jaundice
- Lips is dry and
pale
- Not enlarged
- Not palpable
- Symmetrical
-No fungal infection
beneath
-Pallor indicates that
there is a loss or
decrease of blood flow
to the skin.
- Not normal. Pale
appearance of
conjunctiva and lips
‘indicates anemia
- It shows that there is
no abnormal lymph
node enlargement in
the neck
- This indicates that
there are no
abnormalities noted
on the breast. No
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Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Nursing

Name M.M Age 69 - year-old Diagnosis Upper GI Bleeding Secondary To Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease Hospital No. Ward/RM GERIATRIC WARDQ PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT General Appearance Patient looks pale and weak but he is calm and cooperative. Vital Signs T: 36. RR: 20 CR: 120 BP: 110/ Body Parts Methods Findings Analysis Skin Head & Neck Conjunctiva Sclera Mouth Thyroid Lymph node Breast Breast & Nipples Inspection Inspection Inspection Palpation Inspection & Palpation

  • (+) pallor
  • Pale
  • White and no sign of jaundice
  • Lips is dry and pale
  • Not enlarged
  • Not palpable
  • Symmetrical
  • No fungal infection beneath
    • Pallor indicates that there is a loss or decrease of blood flow to the skin.
    • Not normal. Pale appearance of conjunctiva and lips ‘indicates anemia
    • It shows that there is no abnormal lymph node enlargement in the neck
    • This indicates that there are no abnormalities noted on the breast. No

Cardiovascular System Chest Heart Respiratory System Chest Lungs Lungs Inspection Auscultation Inspection Palpation Percussion

  • Symmetrical, with no scar, no precordial bulging, no visible apex beat, no prominent dilated veins
  • First and second heart sounds are normal with no murmurs
  • Moved symmetrically with respiration and no deformity seen. No sign of respiratory distress. No scars, prominent dilated
  • Chest expansion and vocal fremitus are equal anteriorly and posteriorly at all three zones of the lung
  • Lung was resonant bilaterally, anteriorly, signs of breast cancer is noted
    • This indicates absence of any congenital chest wall deformities or medical conditions such as pneumothorax
    • No murmurs generally indicates normal blood flow through the heart valves.
    • No sign of chest wall deformities and no sign of COPD
    • Both sides take off at the same time and to the same extent
    • Areas of lung are devoid of air

Central Nervous System Inspection Mental status : He was alert, conscious, oriented to time, place, and person. His memory function was intact. He was not in a state of confusion. inhibits friction to the joint.

  • Patient has no sign for any neuropsychiatric abnormalities

Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Nursing

Name: M.M Age: 69 Gender:M Civil Status:M Address:Calamba, Laguna Education: High School Graduate Information Source: Patient Goal of Interaction: