TASK 36. You are Sonya Matthews, a registered nurse at the Spirit Hospital. Robyn Harwood is a patient in your care. Read the case notes below and complete the writing task which follows.

Patient Details Name : Robyn Harwood Address     : 8 Peach St, New Farm

Phone  : (07) 3397 2695                     Date of Birth: 4 February 1950

Social Background

Marital status: Widow, No children, Lives alone           Next of kin : Megan Mack (Niece)

Niece lives with husband in Sydney who works as software engineer for Google Australia.

Sister died recently. No other relatives.

Medical History Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Metformin 500mg mane

Diagnosis:  Right partial rotator cuff tear

Presented to Spirit hospital with pain and weakness in the right shoulder, especially when lifting arm overhead.

Descending stairs at home and slipped, falling onto outstretched arm. X-ray and MRI showed a partial rotator cuff tear.

Orthopaedic surgeon discussed surgery. Patient prefers to try non-surgical treatment.

Date of admission : 30-06-2011                                                        Date of discharge : 12-07-2011

Treatment: Ibuprofen orally QID Cortisone injections Daily physiotherapy

Nursing Care Needs: Needs blood glucose level monitoring 4 hourly May be elevated because of cortisone

Needs assistance with shower and housework Orthopaedic review on 01/08/11

WRITING TASK: Using the information in the case notes, write a letter to the Nursing Director Ms. Jenny Attard of the Community Home Care Agency, requesting visits from the home care nurse.

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