Case Study of a Chronically Ill Patient in my Clinical Setting (Case Study Sample)

Case Study of a Chronically Ill Patient in my Clinical Setting
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Case Study of a Chronically Ill Patient in my Clinical Setting
Introduction
Mr. T.M is a 76-year-old African American male who has been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Rheumatoid Arthritis. In particular, the patient was admitted to the healthcare facility on 2 April, 2017. A brief interaction with the patient revealed that he has basic education. The implication of this is that Mr. T.M has little, if any, knowledge on the risks of COPD and Rheumatoid Arthritis on health outcomes. T.M is a married father of four sons and one daughter. The patient lives independently in his home with some assistance from her 22-years old daughter. Nevertheless, Mr. T.M is weak and suffers from chronic dyspnea. Although the patient has fallen in his home in the past, he has not sustained injuries. Five months ago, the patient started noticing stiffness in both his hands, especially in the morning. The stiffness began to last longer and longer over time. The stiffness currently lasts for over an hour every morning and now includes the ankles, wrist, and hands. Mr. T.M is a retired taxi-driver and has in the recent days faced increasing difficulty standing for long periods at work due to ankle and foot pain. The patient started taking ibuprofen 800mg 3 times daily and fou...