TASK 13:

Patient      :           Mrs. Joy Rafferty       

Age: 65.

Occupation :           Retired clothing machinist

Patient has attended the Community Health Center since her retirement ten years ago. Recently a new Center has opened much closer to her home.

SOCIAL HISTORY:  Widowed since 1984 and has supported the family since her husband’s death

Lives alone in a Housing Commission flat. Has 6 adult children with 3 living nearby in the same suburb

A close family. Social activities are restricted to family occasions. Outside outings are also restricted (Family does her shopping and collects her for outings, etc.). Previously active with the Church and its social circle however this has stopped because the patient can no longer drive.

MEDICAL HISTORY: Benign hypertension over 10 years, now progressing to essential hypertension 180/100 Coversyl 4 mg daily. Rapid weight gain in past year 75 kg to 90 kg

Undifferentiated osteoarthritis type aches and pains, Analgesics required for pain,  Mild depression

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT:  Several meetings with the family to encourage the patient to make social contacts and therefore become less dependent on the family.

Family concerned and overprotective but in agreement with suggestions

DISCHARGE PLAN: Improve her general health status by Increasing exercise regime and stimulatininer

Continue family meetings. Introduce client to suitable interest and activity groups in the area e.g. Aqua aerobics, local women’s chair, Meals on Wheels, parish visiting groups. Encourage and monitor attendance

WRITING TASK : You are the Community Health Nurse who has been looking after Mrs. Rafferty for the past ten years. You are concerned about her increasing isolation and general health. Write a letter referring her to the new Center. The contact persons is: Ms. Rhonda Johns, RN., Community Health Care, 25 River Street, Clayton, Vic: 31804

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