DTH107 Determine Health Assessment 1: Case Study – Care Action Plan
Assessment 1 Care Action Plan
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DATE
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Course
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
Subject Title
DTH107 Determine Health
Unit of Competency
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
Performance Criteria, Knowledge and Performance Evidence Assessed
PC: HLTAAP003: XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX
PE: HLTAAP003: 1
KE: HLTAAP003: 1, 2a-c, 3a-m, 4a-b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13a-c, 14a-c
Title of Assessment Task
Assessment 1: Case Study
Length
1500 words +/- 10%
Submission
Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 3.2 (Week 6).
For this assessment, students must view two (2) case studies and respond to a care action plan for each one. This action plan requires analysis and care planning, and is based on the following diagram.
Care Action Plan: Scenario 1
For this action plan, students must view case study 1, and follow this step to determine how to manage Rob’s issues. His specifications are noted here.
Name: Rob Ca
ington
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian Australian
Aged: 53 years
Family Status: Father
Religion: Anglican
· Ma
ied
· Occupation – Delivery drive
· Earns good money
· Travels a lot
· Overweight 135kg
· Likes TV and beer to cope with stress
· Has Type II Diabetes needing close management for jo
· Smoker
· Diet preferences are ‘Convenience’
· Unknown social support and external interests
· Has osteoarthritis in L) knee
The steps in the action plan for Rob Ca
ington are listed on the following pages. At each step, there are a number of questions you must respond to. Questions 1-14 relate to Rob’s situation.
Read these questions and take note of the information or actions that need to be addressed at each step. Then, respond in the spaces provided.
Step 1
Definition of Health Disorde
Question 1
Rob has presented with a number of issues and symptoms; some of which are acute, some of which are chronic. In the table below, list which items are either chronic or acute.
Acute Issue
Chronic Issue
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Question 2
Of Rob’s issues, which should be dealt with first; acute or chronic? Explain why in 50 words.
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Question 3
List five (5) body systems that are affected by Rob’s situation, and
iefly note their purpose or function.
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Step 2
Normal Anatomy and Physiology
Question 4
For three (3) of the body systems affected by Rob’s issues, list two (2) signs or symptoms that might indicate there might be a variation from normal function.
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Question 5
The body consists of different levels of structural organisation and complexity. In 100 words, describe how each of the following items combine to make up the human body. In your response, specify what the different types of muscle tissue are and how human body systems are formed at a cellular level.
· Atoms
· Molecules
· Cells
· Organs
· Muscle tissue
· Human Body systems
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Step 3
Physiology
Question 6
For each body system below, describe:
· One (1) disorder or disease that may affect it
· The pathophysiology of the disease associated with the body system (20 words each system)
· The impact of the disease on the body system and their related structures in relation to potential impact of specific health procedures provided (30 words each).
Body System
Potential Disease
Pathophysiology of Disease
Impact of disease on body system
Endocrine system
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Musculoskeletal system
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Special Senses
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Nervous system
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Respiratory system
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Cardiovascular system
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Question 7
George has type 2 diabetes. In 50 words discuss the process of ca
ohydrate metabolism, including your understanding of anabolism and catabolism.
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Step 4
Diagnostic Tests
Question 8
List three (3) methods you could use to diagnose or assess Rob’s abnormalities, and
iefly describe each one.
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Step 5
Prognosis
Question 9
In 150 words, define the disorders Rob has. In your response, include the variations and abnormalities which would be found in each body system it affects, and any the implications of any contraindications that might arise.
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Step 6
Conservative Medical Care vs. Surgical Intervention
Question 10
Rob may need both conservative medical and surgical treatment. For each intervention (medical and surgical) specify:
· What the impact would be to Rob (20 words)
· One (1) relevant pharmacological process and one (1) drug action
· One (1) potential indication and one (1) potential contraindication
· The role of one (1) member of the interdisciplinary team that might be required
· One (1) limitation of each membe
Medical Treatment
Surgical Treatment
Impact to Rob
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Pharmacological process and drug action
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Indication and contraindication
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Interdisciplinary team member role
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Limitation of interdisciplinary team member
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Step 7
Nursing Care Plan
Question 11
Based on your analysis of Rob’s health information, you must now prepare a nursing care plan that demonstrates your understanding of appropriate care and consideration of his needs.
Fill in the template below, noting four (4) issues Rob has and how you will manage each one. Do not complete the final column (Discharge Plan), as it will be clarified in Step 9.
Nursing Care Plan
Nursing Diagnosis
(Note the issues you have diagnosed in Rob)
Actual
(How has that issue manifested?)
Potential
(What additional issues or contraindications or complications should be considered?)
Implementation
(How should it be treated?)
Expected Outcomes
(What do you expect after treatment?)
Discharge Plan
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Step 8
Potential Complications
Question 12
In addition to the abovementioned contra-indications, describe the effects of biological maturation and ageing processes on the body systems related to Rob’s situation, and how they may impact the care plan provided (150 words).
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Question 13
Rob has suffered a cardiac a
est. In 50-75 words explain the major types of cardiac adaptation, what is required for cell and tissue survival, and how this may effect Rob’s Cardiac tissue.
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Step 9
Discharge Planning
Question 14
Discharge planning should form part of a care plan. For the four (4) issues you specified in Step 7, provide a discharge plan that includes:
· The appointments that should be made for the client upon discharge
· The information or documentation that should be provided
· The healthcare professionals who should be involved.
Do not fill in the greyed out boxes.
Nursing Care Plan
Nursing Diagnosis
(Note the issues you have diagnosed in Rob?)
Actual
Potential
Implementation
Expected Outcomes
Discharge Plan
(List what should be done to prepare the client for discharge)
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Acute Care Action Plan: Scenario 2
For this action plan, students must view case study 1, and follow this step to determine how to manage care for Fei Hong.
Name: Fei Hong
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Chinese
Aged: 60 years
Family Status: Kim’s mother (Granny)
Religion: Buddhist.
· Chinese background
· Speaks little English
· Came to Australia to help daughter raise her son
· Is beginning to demonstrate signs of dementia
· Interferes in parenting
· Dictates cooking must be Asian
· Has hearing and sight impairment
The steps in the action plan for Fei Hong are listed on the following pages. At each step, there are a number of questions you must respond to. Questions 15-26 relate to Fei’s situation.
Read these questions and take note of the information or actions that need to be addressed at each step. Then, respond in the spaces provided.
Step 1
Definition of Health Disorde
Question 15
Fei has presented with a number of issues and symptoms; some of which are acute, some of which are chronic. In the table below, list which items are either chronic or acute.
Acute Issue
Chronic Issue
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Question 16
List four (4) body systems that are affected by Fei’s situation, and note their purpose or function.
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Normal Anatomy and Physiology
Question 17
Explain the effect Fei’s biological maturation might have had on three (3) of her body systems. For each body system, specify two (2) signs or symptoms that might indicate they might not be functioning normally.
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Question 18
In 50 words, describe homeostasis and the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease.
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Physiology
Question 19
For each body system below, describe:
· One (1) disorder or disease that may affect it
· The pathophysiology of the disease associated with the body system (20 words each system)
· The impact of the disease on the body system and their related structures in relation to potential impact of specific health procedures provided (30 words each).
Body System
Potential Disease
Pathophysiology of Disease
Impact of disease on body system
Urinary System
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Lymphatic System
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Special Senses
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Digestive system
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Integumentary system
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Reproductive system
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Immune system
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Step 4
Diagnostic Tests
Question 20
List three (3) methods you could use to diagnose or