Tom and Mary lived together in their three bedroom semi-detached house on Plum
Lane in the Burroughs. They had been married for over 40 years, they had a son, and
enjoyed a good life until recently. Two years years ago, Mary was diagnosed with
dementia and recently died from Covid-19. Tom who now lives alone has been going
through a period of sadness, coming to terms that Mary will no longer be around.
Tom is 70 years old, and he has just been admitted to the Accident and Emergency
Department of the local hospital. Following several investigations, Tom was transferred to a medical ward. His son who lives nearby, is worried that Tom is not answering his phone and visited him. He found him sitting in a chair, staring at the television in the lounge. He looked like he has neglected himself, he not had a shave for a number of days and was wearing his pyjamas. He appeared to have sunken eyes and his skin was flushed and reddish. His son tried to speak with him, but he was quiet and withdrawn. Looking around the house, the son could smell a strong odour of urine. His medication for blood pressure was in the container on the table which was full. His daughter lives in Birmingham and has not visited Tom for ages. The son tried to stand Tom up to wash him, but Tom appeared to have a weakness on one side, hence unable to get up. He went into the kitchen, only to find the fridge
empty. The son became very concerned and rang for an ambulance. The paramedic felt it was necessary to take him to the hospital.
Using the scenario above outline how you would address the learning outcomes 2 & 6 in your 1.5 minute digital narrated presentation
•Outline and describe physiological principles of how the body achieves balance and imbalance with specific reference to physical, psychological and behavioural stress response.
•Discuss pharmacology with reference to the nurses role in medicines optimization Select only one of these scientific concepts to help you discuss this :
- Homeostasis .
- Nervous system .
- Immunity and protection .
- Cardiovascular system/circulation/ blood .
- Respiratory system/breathing.
- Nutrition and fluid .
- Urinary elimination .
- Immune response .
- Development across the lifespan.
- MSK Movement and skeletal structures .