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Problem Statement:

S.G. is a 63 y/o female, presents with sudden shortness of breath and severe difficulty breathing today as she was getting off a plane, had to stop from walking to catch her breath. She also reports difficulty with stairs, needing to stop walking every 10 or 20 yards. She denies SOB at rest, cough, wheezing, BLE swelling, or fever. She also denies any palpitations, chest pain, or excessive sweating. She has a history of HTN, COPD, anxiety, and depression. She also has hy of smoking @19 y/o x17 years. Patient appears to be stressed/anxious. She has elevated BP 155/90, S4 gallop heard at auscultation, RR at 26- labored breathing, O2 sat- 70%. Lung sounds were clear all lung fields, no wheezing/rales; no BLE edema noted.

Reflection:

1. How would your treatment plan change if your client admitted to food insecurity? What resources are available in your community that would be useful for senior citizens experiencing food insecurity and dietary restrictions based on medical diagnoses?

• write 150-300 words in a Microsoft Word document
• demonstrate clinical judgment appropriate to the virtual patient scenario
• cite at least one relevant scholarly source as defined by program expectations
• communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation