TASK 10. Tracy Chapman is a 20 year old single woman with 3 children. She was admitted to an appendicectomy and has recovered, She is ready to be discharge home

Name   :           Tracy Chapman                                  Age      :           20 years

Admitted         :           18 April 1990                          Discharged      :           23 April 1990

Diagnosis        :           Acute Appendicitis                 Operation        :           Appendicectomy 18 April 1990

Social background: Single with 3 children aged 18 months, 3 years and 4 years Lives in a rented flat with her children. The father of the children has no contact Only income is the Single Mother’s Pension Has several friends who all works full time. Tracy’s mother is caring for the children but will be returning to her home in the country when Tracy comes home.

Nursing Management and progress: Routine post-operative recovery Tolerating light diet and fluids Walking normally. Minimal pain relieved with 2 pandol 3 times a day Wound healed sutures removed

Discharge Plan: Rest, Moderate exercise, No heavy lifting or activity for 6 weeks High protein diet

Observe wound for infection Council “home help”

Writing Task: Tracy will require support and assistance to manage her children when she returns home.

Using the information in the discharge summary. Write a letter referral to the community health nurse. Raw Willis, who will assist Tracy at home.

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