What lab abnormalities would you look for?

You are caring for a 58-year-old electrician admitted to your emergency room for purulent drainage from his incision site. He is one-week post-CABG. His cardiologist reports positive blood cultures. Hospital admission reports no health insurance, and the patient shares he has being having difficulties paying for his medications. His wife is at the bedside. Introduction Intro paragraph Pathophysiology of the Disease Give a brief overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. What lab abnormalities would you look for? • What diagnostics would you expect to see? • Give rationale. Implications for Self-Care How does this disease process impact the patient’s and/or their care provider’s ability to care for themselves? o Consider Maslow’s hierarchy of needs o Application of Orem’s Theory of Self-Care. Patient Education Strategy Consider educational strategies and a plan of care for your patient based on the implications for self-care section with supportive rationale. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Discuss what interdisciplinary team members need to be included with supportive rationale. Consider nutrition, discharge, transition, and financial implications. Conclusion