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The goal of the education leaflet is to apply knowledge of…
The goal of the education leaflet is to apply knowledge of pathophysiological processes of disease and evidence-based literature to the provision of health promotion information using a case study. You also demonstrate the application of professional standards and social justice principles relevant to the provision of health promotion information to a patient.
You are required to produce a 750 (+/- 10%) word Patient Education Leaflet specifically for a patient in a supplied case study, based on the information provided in the ISBAR handover the RN has provided you with.
Your leaflet needs to:
Provide information to the patient about:
The pathophysiology and relevant risk factors of the relevant condition. You are to briefly explain how the condition results in the patient’s signs and symptoms as presented in the case study.
Explain the information this patient needs to self-manage their condition. What does the patient need to know to prevent deterioration and minimise their symptoms and slow disease progression?
2. Demonstrate your ability to explain potentially complex clinical information in a way that a patient can understand and apply the information in order to participate in their own health management.
ou are a Student RN on placement at a regional GP surgery. You are working with the
Chronic Disease Management RN. The RN has just provided you with the following handover on
a new patient to the service:
I Mr Anthony Jones, 66 y.o. male.
S Presented to GP complaining of worsening shortness of breath on moderate
exertion (going up stairs); and a persistent cough that he thinks he has had for ‘a
couple of years now’ that is worse in the mornings with small amounts of sticky
sputum.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) incorporating both emphysema
and chronic bronchitis has been diagnosed based on clinical history and
spirometry results.
B Recently retired from job as warehouse foreman/supervisor. The last few years
on the job were lots of office work and paperwork with the occasional walk
around the warehouse floor.
Left school after Grade 10, no further study.
Mild childhood asthma. No other health conditions. Never been in hospital.
Child-hood vaccines complete but has never had a flu or Covid-19 vaccine (was not
mandatory at this job). States ‘just never got around to it’. No other medications.
Lives alone single-story house that he owns (divorced).
A Oxygen saturations on room air: 95%. Respiratory rate: 25bpm. Other vital signs
normal ranges.
Current smoker (since 18 years old).
States sleeps better with an extra pillow or two.
Spirometry 65% of predicted.
ECG NAD.
BMI 34
Has vaguely heard of COPD but can’t tell you any information about it. Has heard
of one of his newly prescribed medications (“isn’t that the one kids with asthma
take?”) but never heard of the other. Cannot explain how to take them
effectively.
Independently mobile, drives own car, self-caring all ADLs. Does own grocery
shopping and cooking but admits has ‘got a bit lazy with this’. Premade meals and
takeout have become habitual.
Admits limited regular exercise, especially since retirement.
R GP prescribed Salbutamol MDI (1 to 2 puffs (100-200mcg) PRN and Tiotropium
(5mcg/s 2 puffs of a Spiriva Handihaler (capsules)) once daily.
Needs health management information.
