Reference no: EM133489262
Case Study: As a new care giver in the community, you were asked to take responsibility for caring for a sixty seven (67) year old male patient, Mr. John Snow, who was recently discharged from Georgetown Public Hospital Co-operation.
He was suffering from Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia for the past seven years but was unable to control same.
He recently developed a diabetic foot ulcer and was admitted for management with intravenous medications and insulin to control his condition.
After five (5) days of being an impatient he was discharged with medications for seven days as follows :
1. Clindamycin 300mg PO QID
2. Flagyl 500mg po BD
3. Metformin 500mg po TID
4. Daonil 5mg po OD
5. Asprin 81mg po OD
6. Ramipril 5mg po OD
7. Atrovastation 10mg po Nocte
8. Vitamin C 1gm po OD
9. BCO 1 tab po OD
10. Diclofenac 50mg PO PRN pain
11. Omeprazole 20mg po OD
The patient also requires daily cleaning and dressing of the wound with normal saline and iodine.
Mr Snow is often non-compliant with his treatment regime and normally eats whatever he desires. He is usually a late sleeper and lacks physical activity and exercise. Mr Snow was warned of his carefree behaviour and if he continues he can actually lose the affected limb.
Mr Snow is living alone with his son visiting twice a month and usually buys his meals as he doesn't know how to cook. Mr Snow's son can afford to employ a home care provider is willing to adjust his father's lifestyle to achieve better health.
Question: As the care provider, kindly evaluate the client's condition and with the support of his family and the instructions of the health care provider, develop a care plan to suit Mr Snow's condition and his needs for the seven days.