Mrs. Black is an 80-year-old recent widow who suffers from some functional incontinence. She feels isolated and lonely. What health teachings and promotion can you provide?
I would start with assessing any root causes contributing to Mrs. Black 's functional incontinence. To determine if there are any external factors that we can address to be able to assist her in a functional continence routine. Such as, ensuring the route to the bathroom is uncluttered, possibly limiting or monitoring fluid intake, creating a regular toileting routine will assist in managing the amount of urine in the bladder and ensure a certain amount of time until the next bathroom break enabling her to go out with friends for coffee (Nivin Todd, 2015). …show more content…
This is a time for older adults to reflect and it comes with a wide range of emotions from satisfaction to disappointment. This is a normal stage in life that provides new opportunities for learning and growth. Some questions I would pose would be “Now that your retired what interests would you like to experience and try?”” Have you considered volunteering? Or traveling?” “Is there any part time work within your community that you would want to …show more content…
Is she rushing or carrying objects? Is there a possibility to place a small table and chair at the top landing of the apartment building? Does she need to exercise more to increase endurance? As we age our respiratory system changes our muscle strength decreases, there is a decrease in gas exchange and diffusing capacity, also decreased cough efficiency. My health promotions would be for Mrs. Smith to exercise regularly, avoid smoking, increase fluid intake, and avoid exposure to respiratory tract infections (Canadian Textbook of MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING,
I would start with assessing any root causes contributing to Mrs. Black 's functional incontinence. To determine if there are any external factors that we can address to be able to assist her in a functional continence routine. Such as, ensuring the route to the bathroom is uncluttered, possibly limiting or monitoring fluid intake, creating a regular toileting routine will assist in managing the amount of urine in the bladder and ensure a certain amount of time until the next bathroom break enabling her to go out with friends for coffee (Nivin Todd, 2015). …show more content…
This is a time for older adults to reflect and it comes with a wide range of emotions from satisfaction to disappointment. This is a normal stage in life that provides new opportunities for learning and growth. Some questions I would pose would be “Now that your retired what interests would you like to experience and try?”” Have you considered volunteering? Or traveling?” “Is there any part time work within your community that you would want to …show more content…
Is she rushing or carrying objects? Is there a possibility to place a small table and chair at the top landing of the apartment building? Does she need to exercise more to increase endurance? As we age our respiratory system changes our muscle strength decreases, there is a decrease in gas exchange and diffusing capacity, also decreased cough efficiency. My health promotions would be for Mrs. Smith to exercise regularly, avoid smoking, increase fluid intake, and avoid exposure to respiratory tract infections (Canadian Textbook of MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING,