Age
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widow
Stressors as Perceived by the Client
Major Stress area of concern: The client's husband of 25 years passed away less than a month ago. She is still grieving and also dealing with stress related to settling her late husband's estate. The client has had chronic back pain, migraines, and foot pain for the past several years. These problems culminated in hospitalization due to the need for osteopathic care and surgery on her foot. The client and her husband were partners in employment, and after the death of her husband, the client has been overburdened with work.
Lifestyle Patterns: The client does not sleep or eat well, especially after the death of her husband. The client relies heavily on fast food and does not cook for herself. She has been prescribed sleeping pills, and has been taking them regularly. She stopped smoking ten years ago, but she drinks a few glasses of wine every evening. The client exercises rarely to occasionally, but her foot and back pain have made exercise less of a habit and more of a chore.
3. Anticipation for the future: The client is extremely anxious about the future, as the death of her husband was unexpected. She was not prepared for the onslaught of...
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