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Case Study
In Stage 1 we met Yun, who had a right-sided thrombotic cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Please see below for the case study from Stage 1:
Yun is a 79 year old Asian gentleman who presented 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 1 (one) hour.
A history revealed that Yun has had previous transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) 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 (CVA). Treatment is commenced with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).
Post the CVA, Yun has been admitted to the rehabilitation ward that you are working on. Yun has the following issues:
Left sided hemiplegia and neglect
Impulsive issues
Impaired judgement
The aim for Yun is to discharge him to home. Yun lives with his wife and son. His son works full-time. Yun's wife will be his primary care giver.
Question 1.
You are required to perform a health assessment on Yun.
Describe two (2) principles that you will follow when performing a health assessment.
Question 2.
Using a wellness approach to health, how will you ensure that Yun's physical needs have been met?