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95 Yrs Old, Hip Fracture, With Low RBC, HCT, MPV, Na Levels. Nursing Diagnosis?

what is the nursing diagnosis for a hip fracture , age 95 patient lab results RBC 3.50(L) HGB 11.2(L)HCT 32.5(L) MCH 31.40(H)PLT 505(H) BUN21(H) MPV-lymphocytes11.5(L)NA135(L)
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Hi,

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by your question, Nursing diagnosis?

The blood results show that your patient has a microcytic anaemia which is most commonly caused by an Iron Deficiency.

This can be due to lack of dietry intake or some chronic bleeding - the most common place being the digestive tract.

A hip fracture in an elderly patient has a significant morbidity and mortality associated with it and most patients loose some degree of independant living or function after such an injury.

I hope this addresses your concerns

Best wishes
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95 Yrs Old, Hip Fracture, With Low RBC, HCT, MPV, Na Levels. Nursing Diagnosis?

Hi, I m not sure exactly what you mean by your question, Nursing diagnosis? The blood results show that your patient has a microcytic anaemia which is most commonly caused by an Iron Deficiency. This can be due to lack of dietry intake or some chronic bleeding - the most common place being the digestive tract. A hip fracture in an elderly patient has a significant morbidity and mortality associated with it and most patients loose some degree of independant living or function after such an injury. I hope this addresses your concerns Best wishes