1A. According to Erikson, the older adults are in the developmental stage of ego integrity versus despair (Blais, 2014). J.B. would be more on the side of integrity because he isn’t letting cancer hold him back. The case study tells us that he is optimistic about his prognosis. If he was leaning more towards despair than he would be giving up or being more pessimistic. He is also, looking for ways to improve his health and stay independent; such as, exercising to regain strength.
1B. One of J.B’s developmental strengths would be maintaining a positive outlook. He is always thinking positive and staying optimistic. He believes that even though he has cancer, that he has several more years ahead of him. He is always asking questions about how …show more content…
One of Gordon’s functional health patterns that is relevant to J.B. is health management pattern (Blais, 2014). J.B. fits this health pattern because he is always trying to improve or maintain optimal quality of life. For example, he seeks information to promote optimal nutrition. He is asking questions and exploring how he could improve his diet to be healthier. During his visit to the doctor’s office, he is actively asking questions to improve his weakness; such as, types of exercise’s to regain his strength.
1D. The Gordon’s functional health pattern for this case study is health management pattern. One wellness NANDA that is applicable to this scenario would be readiness for enhanced self-health management (Ackley & Ladwig, 2011). J.B. fits this wellness NANDA because he wants to learn new way to be healthier. He expressed a desire to improve his diet and exercise to improve his quality of life.
2A. One wellness NANDA that is applicable to this scenario would be readiness for enhanced knowledge (Ackley & Ladwig, 2011). J.B. is always asking questions to improve his knowledge. He wants to know how to improve his health. He is always wanting to learn more about what is happening to him. For example, he asked what the drugs were going to do to him. The patient is always inquiring more information on ways to eat healthy and improve his strength. This patient is generally wanting to enhance his knowledge to help him live a fuller …show more content…
Patient will read a pamphlet about exercises to improve strength in elderly given on June 20, 2016 by 2pm at doctor’s office. This outcome is appropriate for J.B. because he stated that his goal is to regain his strength and be able to do that things he loves. By reading this pamphlet, it will enhance his knowledge on exercises that will help him regain his strength, but won’t hurt him due to his age. I think that if a patient is wanting to gain more knowledge on exercise’s, then nurse should supply them with pamphlets to help them achieve that goal.
2C. Assess J.B.’s knowledge on pamphlet. Patient will be able to discuss one exercise to improve his strength that is appropriate for his age (4pm on June 20, 2016). By asking the patient to talk about an exercise in the pamphlet, we are ensuring that he read the material and fully understands what need to be done. Also, by asking them about the pamphlet, it will give them a chance to bring up any concerns they may have on the exercise. The nurse or doctor could also, suggest ways for the patient to do these exercise’s while staying safe; such as, using a chair for
1B. One of J.B’s developmental strengths would be maintaining a positive outlook. He is always thinking positive and staying optimistic. He believes that even though he has cancer, that he has several more years ahead of him. He is always asking questions about how …show more content…
One of Gordon’s functional health patterns that is relevant to J.B. is health management pattern (Blais, 2014). J.B. fits this health pattern because he is always trying to improve or maintain optimal quality of life. For example, he seeks information to promote optimal nutrition. He is asking questions and exploring how he could improve his diet to be healthier. During his visit to the doctor’s office, he is actively asking questions to improve his weakness; such as, types of exercise’s to regain his strength.
1D. The Gordon’s functional health pattern for this case study is health management pattern. One wellness NANDA that is applicable to this scenario would be readiness for enhanced self-health management (Ackley & Ladwig, 2011). J.B. fits this wellness NANDA because he wants to learn new way to be healthier. He expressed a desire to improve his diet and exercise to improve his quality of life.
2A. One wellness NANDA that is applicable to this scenario would be readiness for enhanced knowledge (Ackley & Ladwig, 2011). J.B. is always asking questions to improve his knowledge. He wants to know how to improve his health. He is always wanting to learn more about what is happening to him. For example, he asked what the drugs were going to do to him. The patient is always inquiring more information on ways to eat healthy and improve his strength. This patient is generally wanting to enhance his knowledge to help him live a fuller …show more content…
Patient will read a pamphlet about exercises to improve strength in elderly given on June 20, 2016 by 2pm at doctor’s office. This outcome is appropriate for J.B. because he stated that his goal is to regain his strength and be able to do that things he loves. By reading this pamphlet, it will enhance his knowledge on exercises that will help him regain his strength, but won’t hurt him due to his age. I think that if a patient is wanting to gain more knowledge on exercise’s, then nurse should supply them with pamphlets to help them achieve that goal.
2C. Assess J.B.’s knowledge on pamphlet. Patient will be able to discuss one exercise to improve his strength that is appropriate for his age (4pm on June 20, 2016). By asking the patient to talk about an exercise in the pamphlet, we are ensuring that he read the material and fully understands what need to be done. Also, by asking them about the pamphlet, it will give them a chance to bring up any concerns they may have on the exercise. The nurse or doctor could also, suggest ways for the patient to do these exercise’s while staying safe; such as, using a chair for