Nursing Case Study: Mrs. C
Which model or models of health are most applicable to Mrs. C. And Why?
Since Mrs. C. appears to be in relatively good health and very independent, the best models of health to apply to her appears to be self-care combined with a holistic perspective. The integration of community and family connections is important, especially in the light of Mrs. C's tendency to fall and her pride in taking care of her daily necessities herself.
Which Healthy People 2020 objectives are of greatest importance to the Mrs. C.
The main important Objectives for Mrs. C. include quality of life, injury prevention, and, in the long-term, caregivers. Mrs. C. is currently enjoying a high quality of life, especially in terms of being able to handle the necessities of daily life herself. Injury prevention is currently of the highest concern, since she has reported falling. In the longer term, it may be necessary to determine Mrs. C's caregiver concerns, which could include either a family member or a professional.
3) What effect do the leading Health indicators have upon Mrs. C.
The main Health Indicators that affect Mrs. C. include potential chronic conditions. These need to be managed on a daily basis and can become exacerbated as time progresses.
4) What preventative measures could be performed at the following levels?
a) Primary
At the primary level, the nurse might provide some counseling to Mrs. C. In terms of her long-term...
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