Jim - Case Study Side Two
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- Jim - Case Study
- Eating and drinking
- NEED - Since his wife died Jim has relied on frozen ready meals as he has never cooked before.
- PLAN - Check Jim has had a breakfast, Prepare a hot meal for lunch, Wash Up, Check that he has evening meal or food available.
- NEED - He is reluctant to drink because of the frusemide and incontinence.
- PLAN - Encourage Jim to drink fluids with meals
- He is TeeTotal
- Eliminating
- NEED - Jim is sometimes incontinent due to frusemide. He is embarrassed about this and will not wear a pad. He also does not change his clothes when soiled
- PLAN -Encourage Jim to change his clothes if soiled
- NEED - He may suffer from water retention due to kidney failure
- PLAN - Weigh Jim daily and record weight on weight chart and Check for increased swelling of feet and ankles when helping with shoes / slippers and socks
- NEED - Jim is sometimes incontinent due to frusemide. He is embarrassed about this and will not wear a pad. He also does not change his clothes when soiled
- Washing and Dressing
- NEED - Jim is usually dressed when care staff arrive but needs support with putting shoes /slippers and socks on
- PLAN - Support with putting on shoes / slippers and socks am
- NEED - Jim is sometimes incontinent due to frusemide. He also does not change his clothes regularly.
- NEED - Jim is usually dressed except for his shoes and socks.
- NEED - Whilst the OT at the hospital felt Jim should have support for a shower or bath he has refused this.
- NEED - He has been provided with a grab rail in the bath (which is a walk in bath)
- PLAN - Encourage Jim to change clothes when soiled. Support with dressing as required. Offer to help with bath or shower
- NEED - Jim is usually dressed except for his shoes and socks.
- NEED - Jim is usually dressed when care staff arrive but needs support with putting shoes /slippers and socks on
- Controlling Body Temperature
- NEED - Jim’s temperature is usually 37 ?C He adjusts central heating and clothing to keep warm or cool down.
- Mobilisation
- NEED - Jim is a little unsteady on his feet. He has a frame that he sometimes uses otherwise he uses a walking stick.
- NEED - Jim has some arthritis which can affect mobility.
- NEED - He is still driving and feels this is important.
- PLAN - Encourage mobility and use of stick and frame as required Monitor mobilisation Encourage gentle activity using exercises in the file.
- Working and Playing
- NEED - Jim is a retired Local Government Officer
- PLAN - Jim likes to talk about when he was working
- NEED - Jim used to play bowls regularly at the Village Hall
- PLAN - Encourage Jim to attend the Village Hall
- NEED - He loves sport especially football and cricket. He supports Wolves.
- PLAN - Talk to Jim about the cricket / football. Encourage Jim to watch games
- NEED - Jim is a retired Local Government Officer
- Communicating
- NEED - Jim is outgoing and enjoys conversations about a range of topics.
- NEED - He is mentally alert and takes an interest in what is happening in the country
- PLAN - Speak in a louder voice if Jim is struggling to hear Collect Jim’s paper from the village newsagent prior to morning call.
- NEED - He is slightly hard of hearing but does not wear a hearing aid Jim reads the paper daily
- Spiritual Needs
- NEED - Jim is a committed Christian and attends chapel regularly
- PLAN - Support Jim with celebrating Easter and Christmas Respect the fact that he does not drink alcohol Prepare a fish lunch on Friday if Jim would like this Facilitate contact with the minister where possible
- PLAN - Speak in a louder voice if Jim is struggling to hear Collect Jim’s paper from the village newsagent prior to morning call.
- NEED - He is mentally alert and takes an interest in what is happening in the country
- PLAN - Talk to Jim whilst supporting him
- NEED - Jim is outgoing and enjoys conversations about a range of topics.
- Eating and drinking
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