Nursing

Notes: Today's date is 2 February 2026. Mr. Robert Jenkins, a 45-year-old man, is a patient in the orthopedic ward of your hospital. You are the Charge Nurse.

Hospital: Oakwood Orthopedic Center, 789 Oak Avenue, Oakwood

PATIENT DETAILS:

Name: Mr. Robert Jenkins

Marital status: Single

Residence: Oakwood Suburb, Oakwood

Next of kin: Susan Jenkins, sister (42, single)

Admission date: 20 January 2026

Discharge date: To be determined

Diagnosis: Fractured right femur following a motor vehicle accident

Past medical history: No significant prior medical conditions

Social background: Carpenter, enjoys woodworking, and is an active member of a local carpentry club

Medical history:

• Admitted for the treatment of a fractured right femur sustained in a motor vehicle accident

• No significant prior medical conditions

Medical background: Admitted to the orthopedic ward for the treatment of a fractured right femur following a motor vehicle accident. He underwent surgical fixation of the fracture.

Medical progress: Mr. Jenkins is recovering well post-surgery. The surgical site is healing without complications, and he is experiencing expected postoperative pain, which is managed with pain medications. Vital signs are stable.

Nursing management: Postoperative care, monitoring of the surgical site, pain management, rehabilitation exercises, and emotional support.

Assessment: Mr. Jenkins is making satisfactory progress in his recovery, with stable vital signs and appropriate pain management.

Discharge plan: Pending successful rehabilitation and physical therapy. Provide education on postoperative care and mobility exercises.

Writing Task:

Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter to Dr. Laura Mitchell, the orthopedic surgeon responsible for Mr. Robert Jenkins's care, at Oakwood Orthopedic Center, 789 Oak Avenue, Oakwood. This letter is to update Dr. Mitchell on Mr. Jenkins's progress and ongoing recovery following his femur fracture surgery. In your answer:

• Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences.

• Do not use note form.

• Use letter format.

• The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.