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John is an 85-year-old male who lives alone in his own home in a remote rural area. He is 50 miles from medical services. He has been brought to his primary care provider by his son who lives 100 miles from his father. John has had a 4-day history of intermittent blurred vision and right sided weakness that has now resolved. His medical history includes: HTN, oral controlled DM, (Hbg A1C 10). John’s blood pressure is 210/114, HR 86, afebrile. A/O x3, denies HA, blurred vision, any numbness to extremities, hand grasps are strong and equal.
What level of care does John require at this time? Why?
What are John’s immediate medical needs?
What additional health information would be helpful for John?
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John is an 85-year-old male who lives alone in his own home in a remote rural area. He is 50 miles f
