Reference no: EM133918932
Case Scenario
You are an Enrolled Nurse working as part of the Aged Care Assessment team (ACAT). On your shift today a new client is being assessed for short term respite, with the plan to transition to longer term respite if suitable for the client and the family. You are visiting the client in their home, along with a Registered nurse.
As part of your role, you are working with a Registered nurse to assess the client and to develop a plan of care appropriate for the client with both short and long term objectives and goals.
Character Briefs:
Mrs Fei Hong: Mrs Hong is a 70 year old lady of Chinese origin.
Mrs Hong's background includes: -
Comes from one child family Chinese background
Speaks little English
Has no extended family
Came to Australia to help her daughter, Yu Yang raise her son 19 years ago.
Is beginning to demonstrate signs of dementia
Interferes in parenting of twins
Dictates cooking must be Asian
Has hearing and sight impairment
Mrs Yu Yang McFarlane: Mrs McFarlane is Mrs Hong's daughter. She is 38 years old and married to George McFarlane. She has a son Jason and 3 year old twins.
Mrs McFarlane's background includes: -
Came to Australian as a University student
Fell pregnant at the age of 19 - did not marry
Married George 5 years ago
Has 3 year old twins at home
One twin has developmental disorder
English language is good
Was/Is isolated with no extended family
Her issues will be those of isolated immigrant
Prefers to cook Asian food
Needed help with raising child and invited Chinese mother to Australia to help out
Mr George McFarlane: Mr McFarlane has been married to Yu Yang for 5 years. He is 53 years old. Mr McFarlane is reliant on Yu Yang to complete all domestic duties as he is not self-sufficient. He is a long- haul truck driver and is often away for work. He earns good money.
Mrs McFarlane has found it increasingly difficult to care for her mother at home and is seeking short term respite for her mother with the possibility of long- term care. Both Mrs McFarlane and Mrs Hong are in attendance for the assessment.
Question:
What signs might Mrs Hong demonstrate physically, emotionally and mentally which may indicate to you that she is feeling stressed about her current situation. How might you respond and include Culturally sensitive responses?
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