An 87-year-old African American widowed male was admitted to the hospital with recurrent pneumothorax, lung cancer, and chest pain. He has a history of hernia repair, knee replacement, and deep vein thrombosis. Lab tests showed high glucose, BUN, creatinine, and coagulation levels. He is taking multiple medications to treat hypertension, arrhythmia, gout, COPD, and infections. His care plan focuses on proper hydration, weight loss, regulating blood pressure through diet, and learning healthy cooking.