CASE STUDY 2 3
crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. In my treatment focus, I am going to
consider Mr. P intelligence, family resources, capacity for self-control, interest in work self,
talent and skills, positive life experiences and awareness of cultural and social opportunities
(Kasper et al. 2015). In my treatment plan, the first thing that I am going to consider is the origin
of the problem. We see that Mr. P is suffering from cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.
The symptoms of the problems are 4+ pitting edema, moist crackles throughout lung fields, and
labored breathing. The effects of the problem are that it makes the wife worried and sad and not
being able to get out of the house, huge medical bills because Mr. P is sick yet not able to take
care of financial issues, and losing hope as we see Mr. P asking God why he has not taken him. I
am then going to keep in action methods of relieving or eliminating the problems medically
(Hamine et al. 2015).
Method for providing both the patient and family with education and explaining my
rationale
Things to put in consideration when it comes to providing information are patient’s age,
education, and literacy level as well as language skills. In this case the patient, Mr. P is 76 years
old, and he is good in English. I should also avoid using medical terminologies like "myocardial
infarction," instead I should replace it with “heart attack.”
The first step in providing education is to review the Admission Assessment for the learning
requirements and determine what the needs of the patient are (Hamine et al. 2015). I will then
individualize teaching which depends on readiness to learn, assessment of the patient and family
needs. I will also teach both Mr. P and the wife;
i. When to take the medications, how to take medications and for how long.
