Patient Synthesis
A 20-page research paper that offers a comprehensive overview of a specific patient, detailing the ramifications of diagnosis for nursing care. The patient being profiled is a 66-year-old Caucasian female who was admitted to the hospital complaining of flu-like symptoms and acute bronchitis. The primary diagnosis on admission was pneumonia and COPD. This synthesis paper not only indicates information specific to this patient, but also offer a literature review of relevant research that holds the possibility of impacting this patient’s care, as well as detailing the theoretical basis that provides a framework for the patient’s care. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
