Assignment task:
Client Information
Percy Gilbert 47 years DOB 14/08/1973
No living relatives originally from North Queensland. He is a proud 'Murrie' who moved here 5 years ago.
Current contact details - Address Orana House (Launceston) ph:6326 6133 or Salvation Army Campbell Street ph:6231 6258 (Hobart) or Burnie Lodge Devonport ph:6431 7057
GP: Greg Thackery
Allergies-Nil Known
Medical history: DM2, Hypertension, Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic Heart disease with incompetent valve.
Current medications: Metformin 2000mg Nocte, Forxiga 10mg Daily, Clopidogrel/Aspirin Actavis 75/100 Daily, Metoprolol 50mg Daily.
Patient presentation- Patient had a scheduled appointment at the health centre for a wound dressing and review
As an Aboriginal man in Australia, Percy has a different view of health, how can you as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) ensure that you respect and acknowledge his view?
What is a normal blood glucose reading for an adult?
What is the relevance of this score for Percy? What does it indicate and what should you do-as an EN?
What factors in Percy's medical and social history would inhibit wound healing?
With Percy's recent social history and medical history, what allied health professionals would you refer him to and why?