Y.Y. is 71-year-old female born on November 27th in 1944. She was divorced in 1993 and lives on her own. The source of the information stated is Y.Y, who seemed to be a reliable source. Y.Y reports to have no present complaints or illnesses and states she is currently not taking any type of medications. Y.Y. states she has previously had gallstones and an umbilical hernia. She believes her past and present general state of health is “within an acceptable range”. She denies having any childhood diseases. She repots she received the measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A&B, and polio vaccines. She does not get an annual flu shot and can not remember if she ever received a tetanus-diphtheria or varicella vaccine. Y.Y. states that she got an appendectomy …show more content…
was born in Pleven, Bulgaria and immigrated to the United States December of 1989. She finished college in Bulgaria with a Bachelor's Degree of Biology. Y.Y. is Caucasian and of a Bulgarian ethnicity. She is divorced. Y.Y. was a high school biology teacher in Bulgaria for 21 years. After she immigrated to the U.S. she became a certified nurse assistant for around 15 years and retired at the age of 63. Some things she enjoys doing includes reading, traveling, watching movies, spending time with her family and friends, and going around to different art events. She states her quality of sleep is “good” (additional information about sleep and physical activity in different section). Y.Y. has smoked cigarettes since the age of 20 and still currently smokes around a pack in 2-3 days, except for while she was pregnant and breastfeeding. She denies the use of any recreational or other drugs and denies drinking alcohol. She states she travels aboard often, has traveled to different countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Significant life events for Y.Y. were the birth of her two …show more content…
drives here 2001 Mitsubishi Galant at least 3 times a week for about 15 miles. She has a valid drivers license and gets it renewed as needed. She states she always wears her seatbelt. She has not been in any accidents or had any car violations in the past year. According to the Hendrich Fall Risk Model Assessment Y.Y. is at low risk for falling; scoring a 0 on the assessment (Hendrich, 2007). She reports her small apartment to have proper lighting, not being fully accessible by wheelchair due to a flight of stairs, no hazards objects, no bathroom mats or bars. She denies falling within the last year. As she gets older in age she might have to get an apartment on the first floor and use bathroom mats and handle bars. Y.Y. feel secure in her apartment. She does not have a doorman. She has security alarms and fire detectors. She trusts most of her
Y.L. makes an appointment to come to the clinic where you are employed. She has been complaining of chronic fatigue, increased thirst, constant hunger, and frequent urination. She denies any pin, burning, or low-back pain on urination. She tells you she has a vaginal yeast infection that she has treated numerous times with over-the-counter (OTC) medication. She admits to starting smoking since going back to work full time as a clerk in a loan company. She also complains of having difficulty reading numbers and reports making frequent mistakes. She says, “By the time I get home, and make supper for my family, them put my child to bed, I am too tired to exercise.” She reports her feet
Currently, she is concerned she might be pregnant (Confederation College, 2018). She is diagnosed with “alcohol dependence; psychosis and depression” (Confederation College, 2018). Primary
is the middle child of two other sisters. Both have a history of hypertension, with the oldest having severe allergies. Their father passed away from cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 72; while their mother alive and has a history of colitis, migraines, and asthma. Currently, R.P. husband is 78 and is healthy, with the same for their children age 38 and 41 years old. She is an active mother and wife. While spending majority of her time traveling and attending golf tournaments with her spouse. When she is not doing so, she is out spending time with her friends and family. R.P. involves her husband in every aspect of her care and decision making. She does not partake in any drugs or tobacco, with some occasional alcohol. She is very family
The client reports no medical problems. Her mother stated she was a healthy baby and was an early walker. During childhood, she had the chicken pox, measles, and a severe case of head lice. She was a physically active child, preferring outside sports, with boys. She denies taking any medication or any over the counter medications. No allergies of food sensitivities were reported. She states she dates, but she is still a
In this study, out of 112 patients operated for acute non perforated appendicitis, 72 patients were male and 40 patients were female, a ratio of 1.8:1. The patients' age ranged from 18 to 55 years with a mean age of 26 years, the majority of cases lie in a range between 20-32 years. As shown in Table 1, there is no significant difference regarding patients' age, sex, medical comorbidities (diabetes, liver disease, renal disease, hyperlipidemia, heart disease), fever, leukocytosis, radiologic findings (appendiceal diameter, presence of free fluid) or operative time between the two groups.
For the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model, the resident scored a 5, I assessed her while assisting her to the restroom, and noted she made multiple attempt to stand up from her wheelchair, which was successful with minimal assistance; she confirmed having challenges with getting off the wheelchair due to pain and her vision. The assessments I performed show high risk for falls, therefore, I educated the resident to press the bell whenever she needs help. I checked the bell to ascertain it was functioning, made sure that the locks on the wheelchair and the bed were functioning, and also assessed the room for anything that could lead to a fall. I checked the lights, and confirmed that everything she needs were within reach. Her follow-up care needs
When first attempting anything, there is always going to be some sort of pressure to perform well. Dr. William Nolen, in his short story, “The First Appendectomy”, clearly expresses the stress he endures while performing his first surgery to the reader by his descriptions of the surgery. When he begins the surgery, he shows his first sign of stress, saying “I was ready to begin. Suddenly my entire attitude changed. A split second earlier I had been supremely confident; now, with the knife finally in my hand, I stared down at Mr. Polansky’s abdomen and for the life of me could not decide where to make the incision” (Nolen 147). Though Nolen was confident he could handle the surgery with ease, he ends up uncertain of what he is doing. He is straining
V.S’s mother died in 2011, at the age of 73 from a myocardial infarction, and her father died at the age of 89, from complications from Alzheimer’s. Her husband passed in 2008; he lived through a ruptured aortic aneurysm, and then died from sepsis following a hernia surgery. She has 8 siblings, all living. She has three children (ages 30, 40, and 42) who are all healthy. She has five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. There is no known family history of hypertension, diabetes, or cancer. See genogram that follows…
A.G.’s mother states that she was born at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. She was birthed through cesarean at 36 weeks. Her heart rate continued to drop so they were forced todeliver earlier than planned. There were no complications during or after birth. She weighed 7.6 pounds. A.G.’s mother denies any surgeries, hospitalizations, or mental health problems. She was diagnosed with Chicken pox at the age of 9 years old but no other major childhood illness. The Apgar score is unknown. Last eye exam was 06/2016. She wears glasses but not consistently as recommended by the Optometrists. Last dental exam was 01/2016. There were no cavities or gum disease noted. Teeth were in good condition with all 4 wisdom teeth present. Last hearing test is unknown
No family or self history of lung disease. Denies having ever smoked or living/working conditions that affect breathing. Denies ever having had a TB test. States she does not believe in immunizations and refused them when offered by her physician. States she does not remember when her last chest xray was done. Uses no respiratory medications.
Her current prescription medications include a 225 mg tablet of Venlafaxine HCL once daily for anxiety related dizziness, and a 20 mg tablet of Atorvastatin for high cholesterol. She drinks alcohol socially, approximately two 12 ounce beers a day. She is a former smoker of one pack of cigarettes a day for nearly forty years. Her quite date was September, 2011. She denies the use of street drugs.
Past History: Smokes ½ a pack of cigarettes per day (since she was a teenager)
Reporting health issues: Some issues with bathing (did not feel dirty), sometimes forgot to take medications, difficulty doing house chores (unless manic episode). Problems with memory, concentration, understanding and following directions, completing tasks, and getting along with others when anxious or irritated. Sometimes “I get an out of body experience.” Difficulty, “very bad,” handling stress and changes in routine.
Per grandmother, the client’s pregnancy, and delivery were normal. The grandmother recalls that Keisha’s developmental milestones were reached appropriately, including basic motor skills such as crawling, walking and fine motor skills such as writing. According to the client, she experienced an accident when she was nine years old. The accident affected her brain causing her to experience a coma for more than a month. It took her several months of rehabilitation to be able to return back to school. Keisha reports fatigue and/or loss of energy very often. Even after sleeping for more than twelve hours per day she feels tired every morning. She has been feeling this way for more than three years. Furthermore, the client reports that she has poor appetite, eating one or two meals per day. Due to her decrease in appetite the client reports that she lost about ten pounds since last year. Keisha mentions that her appetite has decreased since she started high school. Per client, her father abused drugs when he was younger, which included heroin and crack. She is unaware if father continues abusing drugs. Per client, her mother did not abuse any drugs while she was alive. The client reports no allergies, traumas or chronic diseases affecting her
Near the beginning of my sophomore year I faced a situation I never thought I would endure. I began this journey after being diagnosed with appendicitis. Typically, appendicitis is a simple fix and one can eventually return to their normal lifestyle. Since modern technology is so advanced I thought my case of appendicitis would be gone in an instant. I was out of school for about a week to prepare for the appendectomy. After the procedure I returned to school and continued with my everyday routine. Little did I know that the hospital would soon become home. The week back in school felt like the longest week of my life, I was constantly cold or felt weak. As the weekend approached my symptoms seemed to worsen, it was finally after collapsing