Essay HLT54115 – Implement, Monitor and Evaluate Nursing Care Plans, Ms. Jenny Long Case Study – Nursing Assignment Help

Assignment Task

Case Study:
Name: Ms. Jenny Long 
DOB: 09/02/1951
New resident of Dementia Specific Unit, Westside Aged Care Facility
Single, Under the Australian Guardianship and Administration Council protection 

Medical Background-

• Ischemic heart disease (IHD) since 2005, takes Nitro-glycerine patch, daily
• In 2011 – diagnosed with severe dementia – able to understand simple instructions only, confused and disorientated
• Osteoarthritis of both knees 20 yrs. Voltaren Gel to both knees BD
• Muscular weakness of both upper extremities
• Chronic constipation, takes Laxatives PRN 
• No allergies to medication or food
• Increased appetite– usually eats full portion of offered meals x 3 times daily and, also, goes into other residents’ rooms and eats their food as bananas, biscuits or lollies
• Weight gain 10 kg over the last 5 months, current weight 106kg (BMI of 30)
• Diabetes mellitus (type 2) since 2000 – on a diabetic diet
• She feels very fatigued  during activities of daily living

Social History
Lack of interests, but likes colouring and watching TV
High emotional dependence on nursing staff
Non-smoker, no use of alcohol or illegal drugs