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).
