What should be included in the plan of care?
M.C. is a 69-year-old man who presents to the outpatient office with a hacking, raspy cough.Subjective DataPMH: HTN, DMCough is productive, bringing up green phlegmRunny nose, sore throatDenies feverSore throat pain when swallowingNo history of smoking or seasonal allergiesComplains of fatigueObjective DataVital signs: T 37 P 72 R 14 BP 134/64Lungs: + Rhonchi bilateral upper lobes, wheezeO2 Sat = 98%Ears = TM bulgingNose = + erythema, yellow dischargeThroat = + erythema, – pustulesMedications: Metoprolol 12.5 mg per day, Glucophage 500 mg twice a day1. What other questions should the nurse ask about the cough?2. Develop a problems list from the objective and subjective data.3. What should be included in the plan of care?4. What risk factors are associated with this age group?
