HNN112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Malnutrition, Dishevelled, Heart Rate
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Jeremy jamison is a 28-year-old man who was involved in a motor bike accident 24 hours ago. He has both legs in full length plaster casts as he has fractured his left ankle and right tibia. His left arm is in a collar and cuff sling as he has also fractured his humerus. Jeremy has an iv line in his right arm as he still requires intravenous antibiotics. At handover you are told that jeremy is to rest in bed until he has been reviewed by the orthopaedic surgeon. You are also told he has not had a good wash since his admission as he has been reluctant to accept assistance with his hygiene needs. When you introduce yourself to jeremy, you note that his hair is spotted with remnants of gravel and his lips are crusted with dry saliva.
