A Nutritional Health Treatment Assessment

Paper Summary:

This case study analyzes the health condition of elderly patient Joan, suffering from severe pain when having a bowel movement. In this study, nutrition forms the main element in the plan of care. Following a close analysis, the study concludes that all of Joan's problems are related to inadequate nutrition and therefore can be managed best by a program of nutrition.

Outline:
Analysis of Data
Nursing Diagnoses
Plan of Care
Implementation
Evaluation

From the Paper:

"Joan needs social support. Her son should be encouraged to eat meals with her whenever he can. He is the best one to encourage her to eat, and staff can reinforce that encouragement. Nurses will push fluids as hot fluids, fruit juice, and prune juice. The dietician needs to be informed of the problem with constipation and the pressure sore. Joan's diet will provide her with adequate nutrition and will be high in fiber. For the first period, Joan's diet and fluid intake should be monitored to make sure that she is receiving the nutrients she needs. Nurses will provide Joan will the needed health teaching about the need for proper nutrition, fluids, and information to eliminate her urinary tract infections. Joan's son can also remind his mother of this information."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Booth, J. (2005). Implementing a best practice statement innutrition for frail older people. Nursing Older People, 16, 10, 26-28.
• Holmes, S. (2006). Barriers to effective nutritional care for older adults. Nursing Standard, 21 (3), 50-53.
• Kozier, B. (2000). Fundamentals of nursing. Toronto: Prentice Hall Health.

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