Antasia Kyrillos, a geriatric who is 78 years old
Antasia Kyrillos, a geriatric who is 78 years old has come across with the Cerebro Vascular Accident to the left portion of the brain and was relocated to the rehabilitation department. Because of this accident to the left section of the brain, the patient underwent right-sided hemiparesis. The patient has recovered a little from the condition since the accident had happened before two weeks. For safe transportation, she is provided with a wheelie walker, which will help herself in moving from bed to chair and to walk for little distance. The interaction with the patient is a major challenge because she doesn’t have the knowledge of the English language and her condition of hemiparesis and aphasia doesn’t allow her to communicate non-verbally. According to the report given by her family, the patient is in the condition of understanding everything but don’t have the ability to express her thoughts. The patient was living along with her daughter till she had come across with CVA. Her family is hoping her to join them soon after her treatment.
The medical record of the patient demonstrates the history of hypertension which not given proper attention and eventually resulted in hemorrhagic stroke. The present state of Blood pressure of the patient is steady. The regular dose of anti-hypertensive medication is being provided to the student in order to keep BP under control. The patient is also suffering through the condition of osteoporosis which diagnosed before 10 years. In an accident, the patient had a fractured hip. The patient is also under the medication of hypoglycaemic because of Type 2 Diabetes. An incontinence pad is being provided to the patient since the patient is suffering through the condition of incontinence in passing urine. The bowel movement of the patient is in normal condition.
- In which daily activities Anastasia need help? Give a detailed description of each task.
- In order to communicate with the patient what should be the strategies adopted by the nurses?
- Analyze the real and latent care needs which should be provided for Anastasia?
- What risks are being posed to the condition of the patient because of the current condition of Anastasia?