Reference no: EM133848276
Case Study
Yun Ding is 79-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department with new onset left-sided facial drop, left-sided arm and leg weakness, slurred speech and a sudden onset of a severe headache. These symptoms have been present for the last hour.
A history revealed that Yun has had previous transient ischaemic attacks (T.I.A.s) x 2 in the past year. He has hypertension and is overweight with a poor diet (high in salt) and lack of physical exercise.
A CT scan has revealed a right-sided thrombotic cerebrovascular accident (C.V.A.). Treatment is commenced with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).
Yun lives at home with his wife who is in good health. He is left-handed. He has a supportive family.
1. Yun has been diagnosed with a R) thrombotic C.V.A.
Identify at least two 5 actual or potential CVA-related problems that may impact on Yun`s Activities of Daily Living (A.D.L.'s)
2. After the cerebrovascular accident (C.V.A.), Yun has the following issues:
Left sided hemiplegia
Disorganised in planning and undertaking A.D.L.'s
Speech deficit/difficulties
Urinary Incontinence
For each issue, identify (3) or more supportive services Yun will require for discharge and their purpose/role.
3. From the case study data:
a. Identify (4) or more potential risk factors contributing to Yun's C.V.A.
b. Identify (2) modifiable risk factors and explain what Yun could have done to reduce his risk of C.V.A.