Mrs Christine Smith is a 76-year-old female who is in your ward
after a total hip replacement 3 days ago for severe osteoarthritis.
Christine has Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and has struggled with
weight gain, to which currently, she has a BMI of 32. Christine
recently underwent to a sleep study at the recommendation of her GP
and was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Now, she uses a
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in the form of a
CPAP machine. Christine has mentioned that she is struggling with
the complexities of her chronic conditions. Answer the
following questions:
A) Taking into account the
perspective of the Australian National Health Priorities (AIHW,
1997), define the health problems and related
disabilities associated with Christine's medical
diagnosis and critically discuss the
relationship of her chronic illness/co-morbidities with the
associated risks for deterioration.
B) Consider and describe the
individual health determinants of Christine that would influence
health outcomes and care considerations.
C) Identify and justify three (3) secondary and/or
tertiary health promotion strategies currently relevant to any
person in the general population with the chronic medical
conditions that Christine presents with.
D) With the consideration of Christine's developmental
stage and her health determinants, discuss self-care management
strategies that would address her unique health problems and health
care needs.
Mrs Christine Smith is a 76-year-old female who is in your ward after a total hip replacement 3 days ago for severe oste
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