Reference no: EM133482512

Assignment:

Teresa is a 32-year-old woman in your practice who frequently misses her appointments and at other times, shows up without an appointment, often in crisis. She currently uses alcohol and tobacco and has started to use street drugs. As you have developed a therapeutic relationship with Teresa, you learn that she grew up in a household with a violent father, who frequently assaulted her mother, her siblings, and herself. Although now estranged from her father, the impact of his violence presents itself daily as Teresa struggles to cope with the trauma she experienced. Teresa left school early, has few marketable skills, has never been able to hold a job for more than three months. Teresa receives $606 per month from the state social services, and while she has $40 in food stamps, she has no money left to cover the rest of her food costs or other essentials at the end of the month. She is currently in a relationship with a man who you suspect may be violent.

1. How do the social determinants of health influence Teresa's mental health and illness?

2. What are the risks and benefits of diagnosis to this client?

3. What do you need to know to nurse effectively for this client? What critical questions does this scenario raise?

4. If you were Teresa's nurse, what resources exist in your community currently that you could offer to Teresa? (Examine your own community/county resources that address SDOH needs)