Clostridioides Difficile Management in a Patient With Barrett ’s Esophagus

Mrs. S is an 85-year-old woman who moved into the nursing home five years ago when her husband could no longer provide care for her due to her progressive weakness and failure to thrive. She has a history of Barrett ’s esophagus and significant reflux and subsequent dysphagia, a long history of depression, allergic rhinitis, dementia with a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, basal cell carcinoma, insomnia, iron deficiency anemia, and a pneumonitis due to aspiration. She is oxygen dependent.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Interdisciplinary Team Case Studies Source Type: news