Case Study : Morbid Obesity

NRSG366 – Case Study : A 48 year old man with morbid obesity, poorly controlled diabetes –

Case Study-A 48 year old man with morbid obesity, poorly controlled diabetes type 2, sleep apnoea and obesity ventilation syndrome

Multiple factors influence the care of patients with chronic conditions. As a Primary Heath Care nurse, it is important that care given is prioritised based on clinical and patient needs. Prioritisation of the patient needs for care is integral to daily nursing practice. This requires integrating and collaborating different aspects of patient needs in order to maximise care activities and the effectiveness of nursing interventions.

This case study is designed to demonstrate the integration of various principles of managing care of patients with chronic conditions. Students will be expected to analyse the case scenario, identify the care needs and from the list of identified needs discuss two COMPLEX care priorities. Please refer to the subject outline and marking rubric when answering this question.

The case scenario

Michael Anderson is a 48 year old male with morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes who was admitted to the medical ward with poorly controlled diabetes, obesity ventilation syndrome and sleep apnoea. Michael was referred by his GP after he presented with symptoms of shakiness, diaphoresis, increased hunger, high BGL levels and finding it difficult to breathe when he sleeps.

On the previous admission, Michael was seen by the dietician and was commenced on low energy, high protein diet (LEHP) to help him reduce weight. His GP had previously mentioned weight loss however he had never wanted to do anything about it as it ‘seemed too hard’. Michael had also been seen by the physiotherapist and was commenced on light exercises which he was to continue at home on discharge.

Michael has been discharged home, with referral to community care unit for ongoing support and follow up, after three weeks in the medical ward to manage his weight and clinical comorbidities…..

 

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