Yun Ding is a 79-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency…
Question Yun Ding is a 79-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency… Yun Ding is a 79-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department with a new-onset left-sided facial droop, left-sided arm and leg weakness, slurred speech and a sudden onset of a severe headache. These symptoms have been present for the last hour. 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 a lack of physical exercise.A CT scan has revealed a right-sided thrombotic cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Treatment is commenced with a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).Yun lives at home with his wife who is in good health. He is left-handed. He has a supportive family. Question 1. Yun has been diagnosed with R) thrombotic CVA.Identify at least two (5) actual or potential CVA-related problems that may impact Yun`s Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) Question 2. After the cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Yun has the following issues:· Left-sided hemiplegiaDisorganised in planning and undertaking ADL’sSpeech deficit/difficulties· Urinary IncontinenceFor each issue, identify one (4) or more supportive services Yun will require for discharge and their purpose/role.Answer: IssueSupport Service/sSupport Service purpose/roleL)sided hemiplegia Disorganised ADL’s Speech Deficit Urinary Incontinence references needed for both questions please. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
