Women’s health | Nursing homework help
She is a 65-year old woman with arthritis, diabetes and hypertension. Following a stroke she has been released from the hospital. It is important that she be assessed as a community nurse and her ability to manage chronic conditions at home. A nurse must assess any limitations in cognitive and physical functioning that could hinder self-care, such as medication management, following a diet and exercising routines or basic hygiene. To reduce the risk of complications from her stroke, the nurse will be able to provide information on lifestyle changes that can help control diabetes and hypertension.
This nurse may also be able help the woman identify resources in her community that might assist with these issues at home. Additionally, the nurse can work together with other healthcare providers involved in this woman’s care (e.g., primary care provider) so that a comprehensive plan of action is developed tailored specifically to meet the needs of this particular patient holistically.