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Subject 5 Health And Social Care Case Studies

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Clinical Case Study Clinical Problem 1 Subject X is a 48 year old man, who lives in Antrim. He was a driver for a medium sized manufacturing company and drove long distances; however he has recently changed his job. Subject X visited his GP recently requested a health check because he felt unwell. A practice nurse carried out several tests in order to complete his health check. The following information was gathered. Weight 101.6 kg Height 1.77 m Waist Circumference 109 cm Blood Pressure 160/85 mmHg Total Cholesterol 6.0 mmol/L Fasting Blood Glucose 7.4 mmol/L The practice nurse found that Subject X’s BMI was able to be calculated by using the information from above. BMI is a measurement of whether an individual is healthy weight …show more content…

This could cause greater risks to his health as he is 15cm over the recommended waist circumference measurement for a man. Subject X has a higher risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. From the waist measurement recorded, the GP would advice Subject X on the health problems associated with a high waist circumference mark and how he could lower the health problems which may occur. Lowering calorie intake everyday and encouraging a lot of exercise could help to lower Subject X’s waist circumference and therefore lower the health risks associated. Waist circumference can tell health professionals and individuals many positives or negatives about their health. If an individual is carrying too much fat around the waist they have more of a risk of coronary heart disease, type two diabetes and some cancers. If females have a waist measurement of 80cm or more they have a higher risk of health problems. If males have a waist circumference of 94cm or more, they are more likely to develop health …show more content…

Subject X’s reading result was 7.4 mmol/L. The results of a fasting test with respect to glucose levels in the body are: Normal: 3.9 to 5.5 mmol/l (70 to 100 mg/dl). Prediabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance: 5.6 to 7.0 mmol/l (101 to 126 mg/dl). Diagnosis of diabetes: more than 7.0 mmol/l (126 mg/dl). Diabetes.co.uk- The global diabetes community [online]. (2016).This shows that Subject X’s reading is at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. There are many risk factors for diabetes, being overweight, having a large waist measurement, family history and a high asting Blood Glucose reading. Subject X has some of these risks and therefore increases his problems greatly. The practice nurse should refer Subject X to his GP for a Glucose Tolerance Test, this test will indicate if he has diabetes and therefore he can truly be

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Recommendations • Continuous patient education should be incorporated in to clinical activities at all clinic locations. This is to enlighten patients on the activities that can adversely affect the accuracy of body composition estimation, when carried out just before visit to the clinics. This will help in maintaining industrial standard. • Specialists taking the body composition estimation should be trained on the importance of adhering strictly to the acceptable protocols of patients check-in and preparation for body composition estimation.

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Successful CC =1 CM received a call from Jennifer Wisely (DCP&P worker) for Alexia (youth). CM discussed her concerns with DCP&P. CM was informed that DCP&P met with Ms. Marshall (caregiver) and DCP&P is closing youth’s case before Friday, 3/17/17. DCP&P stated that they were open with the family due to child welfare; DCP&P reported no neglect from family. CM informed DCP&P that CM is unable to reach caregiver and needs to schedule a meeting for this month. DCP&P noted she will contact caregiver and have her call CM regarding this matter.

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Moreover, I held the health education for them and helped them learn to use the blood sugar monitor correctly. I also presented several examples to explain the seriousness of exacerbating diabetes. Patients will have many complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, diabetic nephropathy and etc. Furthermore, I demonstrated how the blood sugar monitors work face to face. Make them understand that it is very useful and convenient for them to know well their blood sugar level, what is more, to control their health at any

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