Mrs Hampshire is moving into an aged care facility this morning.Mrs Hampshire has been transferred from transition care unit in alocal hospital following a stroke, that has left her with thefollowing problems:
- Left hemiplegia that requires left side assistance of two careworkers and the use of the hoist machine for transfers
- Dysphagia that is causing problems with eating and drinking,which also requires a vitamised diet and thickened fluids
- Dysphasia, making it difficult for Mrs Hampshire to find theright words and to comprehend what is being said at times
- Urinary incontinence, which has led to Mrs Hampshire developinga urinary tract infection for which she is still takingantibiotics
You are required to support Mrs Hampshire settle into her roomand help her unpack. Mrs Hampshire‘s daughter has also come in tohelp her mother settle into her room and the facility. MrsHampshire’s daughter is able to provide the information needed tocomplete the paperwork. There is also a transfer letter from thehospital that was given to the registered nurse on duty on arrival,outlining the health problems Mrs Hampshire was treated for.
On admission, you note that Mrs Hampshire is flushed and sweaty.Attending to her personal hygiene needs, you note that the urine onthe incontinence aid is quite dark in appearance and low inamount.
Question.
1. What post-stroke conditions is Mrs Hampshire is experiencing?Identify the physical changes in Mrs Hampshire after the stroke. Inyour answer identify the body systems affected by the stroke.
2. Identify two body systems that blood pressure can affect.Provide one way Mrs Hampshire can maintain normal bloodpressure.
What post-stroke conditions is Mrs Hampshire is experiencing?Identify the physical changes in Mrs Hampshire after the stroke. Inyour answer identify the body systems affected by the stroke.
