Essay NUR1299 – Foundations of Nursing Practice & Essay Writing With Michael Jones & Elsie Smith Case Study – Nursing Assignment Help

Assignment Task

Michael Jones
Task – Written essay addressing safety requirements for older patients with degenerative conditions.life expectancy for older Australians is increasing due to advances in nutrition, healthcare, and medications. Increasing longevity, however, can lead to a gradual decline in physical and mental capacity and growing risk of disease, with many health conditions, and associated impairments associated with aging. Nursing care for the older person must include consideration of these impairments, particularly when patient safety is compromised.
Select one (1) of the patient scenarios below. You are required to write an essay discussing the implications of nursing care for your chosen patient. 

Scenario 1.
Mr. Michael Jones is a 79 year old gentleman who has recently been admitted to a residential aged care facility following a cerebrovascular accident and lengthy hospitalisation. He has a residual left (L) sided hemiplegia along with dysphasia and dysphagia requiring ongoing nursing care. 
Scenario 2. 
Mrs. Elsie Smith is a 94 year old, who was diagnosed with dementia many years ago. Mrs. Smith also suffers from visual impairment requiring glasses. She has been a resident in a residential aged care facility since her husband passed away and she was no longer able to care for herself at home. 
In your assignment:
Explain how the patient’s condition affects their ability to safely perform their activities of daily living.

Consider the implications for patient safety that should be considered in the development of nursing care plans for your selected patient (consider basic, patient centred nursing care and communication requirements)