Question

Seven days after admission, the pain in mrs. Hipps right legs has subsided and the diameter of her right calf is equal to that of her left calf. mrs H admits to Mr C.that her fears really relates to a cousin who was hospitalized for a similar problem and had his leg amputated. After talking about her condition and the steps she can take to prevent its recurrenc, she is much less anxious. before discharge, Mr. C reviews instructions for use of antiembolism stockings, daily walking, warfarins schedule and scheduled follow appointment. Her neighbor, kate, came to pick her up. As Mr. Cwas helping Mrs H. into the car, Kate handed her a small brown dog and said "I took care of Chester for you, but he's missed you. Mrs. H smiled and assured Mr.Cookson that she would call the number he provided if she had any questions.

1. Describe the pathophysiology reasons for the pain in Mrs. H right leg.

2. How would you respond if Mrs H tells you she does not have the money to buy the perscribed anticoagulant when she goes home.

3. how will you change your teaching and discharge planning if Mrs. H had diffculty caring for herslef

4. design a plan of care for Mrs. H for the diagnosis of activity intolerance

Answer 1

1, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition it will typically form in our leg or thigh..

Pathophysiology:

DVT occur when there is blood clot in one or more of the deep veins in our body, especially in legs.. Thrombosis or blood clot that can travel in blood vessels and block the path of blood flow in lungs and heart..when there is less blood circulation for the particular part of our body , blood vessels will not construct to help blood circulate, that time blood clot formation occurs..

2, Ask the patient about Medicare health insurance..inform her there is drug discount for beneficiary for them those who are 65years of age there is lower drug prices for an annual fee..

3, Advice her about long term care facilities for elderly people those who can not perform their Activities of Daily Living(ADL)..explain her occupational therapist will assess Patient condition and functional assessment performed under instrumental Activities of Daily Living which assess patient disability..Medicare program provide all inclusive care for the elderly do consider them a factor..

4, - evaluate patient recovery speed in different schedules..

- evaluate patient cardiac and respiratory conditions before starting the Activities..

- communicate with them if there is any intolerance to address the problem and cause of Activity intolerance..

- observe patient emotional status which interfere her ability to perform Activity..

- assess the patient pain level and stamina before performing the Activities..