Case Study : Betty is a 72-year-old English lady who lives with her partner Malcolm in their own 2-bedroom house. Betty
Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 5:16 pm
Case Study : Betty is a 72-year-old
English lady who lives with her partner Malcolm in their own
2-bedroom house. Betty has two daughters who visit regularly, and
she cares for one of her grandsons on Tuesdays and Thursdays while
his parents are working. Betty presented to her GP following a 12hr
history of ‘droopy eye’ which is diagnosed as ptosis. On
neurological examination, the GP noted that her L) pupil was
sluggish to respond to light and she was hypertensive 172/98mmHg on
assessment. Neither of these symptoms were present in Betty’s past
medical history so suspecting a neurological event.
The GP sent Betty to the local hospital for an MRI and further
investigation by the neurological team. Now in the hospital, Betty
complains of a sudden intense headache with visual disturbance,
neck stiffness and nausea.
Past medical history
Vital signs
Current medications include:
Scenario update Day 2 Post-op
2 days postoperative, Betty is recovering well and has some
residual L) leg weakness. She has been mobilising short
distances with x1 assistance and a 4-wheel walking frame. She
is tolerating a ward diet with free fluids and the doctor has
requested her Indwelling Urinary Catheter to be
removed.
Q1
Discuss how you can encourage Betty to maintain her own
independence, taking in to account her physical, emotional and
psychosocial needs.
NEEDS
ENCOURAGEMENT
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Q2
While preparing Betty for discharge home her partner Malcolm
states to you that he is scared about Betty coming home and does
not believe he will be able to cope with her increased
dependence. How could you address these concerns with the
Registered Nurse?
Q3
While preparing Betty for discharge home her partner Malcolm
states to you that he is scared about Betty coming home and does
not believe he will be able to cope with her increased
dependence. How could you address these concerns with the
Registered Nurse?
Q4
Discharge planning commences on admission. Research
three (3) support services Betty might need on
discharge and discuss how three (3) members of the
interdisciplinary health care team may assist in her recovery at
home.
ALLIED HEALTH TEAM MEMBER
SUPPORTS
English lady who lives with her partner Malcolm in their own
2-bedroom house. Betty has two daughters who visit regularly, and
she cares for one of her grandsons on Tuesdays and Thursdays while
his parents are working. Betty presented to her GP following a 12hr
history of ‘droopy eye’ which is diagnosed as ptosis. On
neurological examination, the GP noted that her L) pupil was
sluggish to respond to light and she was hypertensive 172/98mmHg on
assessment. Neither of these symptoms were present in Betty’s past
medical history so suspecting a neurological event.
The GP sent Betty to the local hospital for an MRI and further
investigation by the neurological team. Now in the hospital, Betty
complains of a sudden intense headache with visual disturbance,
neck stiffness and nausea.
Past medical history
Vital signs
Current medications include:
Scenario update Day 2 Post-op
2 days postoperative, Betty is recovering well and has some
residual L) leg weakness. She has been mobilising short
distances with x1 assistance and a 4-wheel walking frame. She
is tolerating a ward diet with free fluids and the doctor has
requested her Indwelling Urinary Catheter to be
removed.
Q1
Discuss how you can encourage Betty to maintain her own
independence, taking in to account her physical, emotional and
psychosocial needs.
NEEDS
ENCOURAGEMENT
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Q2
While preparing Betty for discharge home her partner Malcolm
states to you that he is scared about Betty coming home and does
not believe he will be able to cope with her increased
dependence. How could you address these concerns with the
Registered Nurse?
Q3
While preparing Betty for discharge home her partner Malcolm
states to you that he is scared about Betty coming home and does
not believe he will be able to cope with her increased
dependence. How could you address these concerns with the
Registered Nurse?
Q4
Discharge planning commences on admission. Research
three (3) support services Betty might need on
discharge and discuss how three (3) members of the
interdisciplinary health care team may assist in her recovery at
home.
ALLIED HEALTH TEAM MEMBER
SUPPORTS