Case Study 2
Mr. P is a
76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure who has been
hospitalized frequently to treat CHF symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining
diet restrictions and managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema, moist
crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. He has no family other
than his wife, who verbalizes sadness over his declining health and over her
inability to get out of the house. She is overwhelmed with the stack of medical
bills, as Mr. P always took care of the financial issues. Mr. P is despondent
and asks why God has not taken him.
Question
Considering Mr.
P’s condition and circumstance, write an essay of 500-750 words that includes
the following:
Describe your
approach to care.
Recommend a
treatment plan.
Describe a method
for providing both the patient and family with education and explain your
rationale.
Provide a
teaching plan (avoid using terminology that the patient and family may not
understand).
