Case Study Week # 4 What is the priority Need for this case? Data Analysis Factors affecting need
Question Answered step-by-step Case Study Week # 4 What is the priority Need for this case? Data Analysis Factors affecting needMac is a 72-year-old man/ who has enjoyed excellent health /until approximately 6 weeks ago /when he noticed a lump in the right abdominal area./ Because of the possibility of extensive surgery,/ the physician will perform the biopsy at the hospital./ Mac is being admitted the evening before surgery /for preparation/. Upon entering Mac’s room,/ you find a nervous, pale man,/ appearing his stated age/ He is well groomed./ He frequently changes position in his chair/ and has asked several times /what time his surgery is scheduled./ Mac states/ in a quiet, shaky voice /he is “a little concerned” about the surgery. / Although alert, oriented, and cooperative/, he has difficulty following instructions. Age / G & D Compare to norms Family & CultureStressors ResourcesHistory of successes / failuresHealth state & illness Subjective Data(Present health status;Family history; Family/social relationships; Functional ability; Mental health; Health promotion) Personal identity – Description of self as person- Perception of others about self Body image- Feelings about body & appearance Self esteem – Satisfaction with self & life Role Relationships- Satisfaction with family- Satisfaction with work- Satisfaction with social contacts Spirituality- Sources of strength, hope- Meaning of life – Spiritual well-being or distress Physical:(General Inspection) Behaviours reflecting level of self esteem- Eye contact- Posture- Grooming / appearance- Speech pattern Behaviours reflecting spiritual needs – Religious symbols- Religious practices Behaviours reflecting spiritual distress – – ClustersData gapsInferencesIdentity stressors Health Science Science Nursing NURS 1097 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


