Chapter 9.2, Problem 1B

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.

Person S's wife is a type 1 diabetes and hypertension.

Person S is also hypertensive and he underwent a surgery. In the month of September, Person S's wife had chest discomfort and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.

She underwent a surgery and she was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later Person S was given a flu shot by a nurse practitioner.

In rehabilitation, Person S's wife got physical therapy and did quite well. She was discharged from rehabilitation. After two weeks, she got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. In rehabilitation, she suffered from another stroke was admitted to a long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive, as he had to visit his wife every day. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their home.

Characters in the case:

• Person S
• Person S'’s wife

To discuss:

The main health issues that would concern Person X with this family.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.

Person S's wife is a type 1 diabetes and hypertension.

Person S is also hypertensive and he underwent a surgery. In the month of September, Person S's wife had chest discomfort and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.

She underwent a surgery and she was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later Person S was given a flu shot by a nurse practitioner.

In rehabilitation, Person S's wife got physical therapy and did quite well. She was discharged from rehabilitation. After two weeks, she got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. In rehabilitation, she suffered from another stroke was admitted to a long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive, as he had to visit his wife every day. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their home.

Characters in the case:

• Person S
• Person S'’s wife

To discuss:

The non-physical health care needs experienced by Person S.

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Person S and his wife are an old couple of about 70 years of age. Person S used to drive even at this age but his children were concerned about his safety.

Person S's wife is a type 1 diabetes and hypertension.

Person S is also hypertensive and he underwent a surgery. In the month of September, Person S's wife had chest discomfort and breathing problem and she was hospitalized.

She underwent a surgery and she was moved to rehabilitation facility. Later Person S was given a flu shot by a nurse practitioner.

In rehabilitation, Person S's wife got physical therapy and did quite well. She was discharged from rehabilitation. After two weeks, she got a stroke and she was admitted in the hospital. In rehabilitation, she suffered from another stroke was admitted to a long-term care facility. Person S was very adamant to continue his drive, as he had to visit his wife every day. He was also worried how long they could afford for the long-term care facility, which is nearby to their home.

Characters in the case:

• Person S
• Person S'’s wife

To discuss:

The person who has to identify and respond to the above-mentioned needs