Case Study Eleanor Ortiz is 78 years old and is waiting to be discharged from the hospital, where she was admitted after a stroke. She has been…

Question Answered step-by-step Case StudyEleanor Ortiz is 78 years old and is waiting to be discharged from the hospital, where she was admitted after a stroke. She has been referred to the community stroke rehabilitation team. You are a nurse on that team and, together with a physiotherapist, are assessing Ms. Ortiz to plan how she can manage at home, where she lives alone.The referral indicates that Ms. Ortiz would benefit from a six-week rehabilitation program. She has a slight weakness in the left arm and leg. Her cognitive function is intact and she is able to communicate well. In the hospital, she commenced rehabilitation working with a physical therapist (PT) and an occupational therapist and is able to walk slowly using a walker with the assistance of the PT, however her gait is unstable and she has almost fallen a few times.What impact could Ms. Ortiz’s condition have on her physical, social, and psychological wellbeing?’What questions would you ask Ms. Ortiz regarding physical problems?’What other issues and factors would you need to consider?Which tools or tests would you incorporate in your assessment?Which members of the multidisciplinary team would Ms. Ortiz benefit from seeing? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING N128 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)