Patient Profile
This is the primary medical condition Mrs. White was recently diagnosed with
What is Diabetes
This is the specific type of dressing change required daily for Mrs. White foot ulcer
What is a wet-to-dry dressing change
This is the "best option" setting for Mrs. White follow-up care because it allows her to recover in a familiar environment
What is home health care
This teaching method involves the nurse showing a skill and the patient performing it back
What is demonstration and return demonstration
Mrs. White has this specific type of wound on her left foot that makes walking difficult
What is a vascular ulcer
One of the main goals of care is to maintain stable levels of this in the blood
What is glucose (or sugar)
This specific professional is needed to provide both wound care and insulin teaching at home
Who is a Home Health Nurse
Mrs. White diet education should focus on balanced meals and staying "low" in this
What is sugar
Although Mrs. White is independent with daily activities, she lives with this person who is unable to drive
Who is her husband
Beyond wound healing, the care plan aims to prevent these two major secondary issues
What are falls and infection
Because her husband cannot drive, this is a critical resource that must be arranged for her
What is transportation assistance
This is the primary safety concern for Mrs. White due to her foot ulcer and age
What is fall risk
These are the three specific areas where Mrs. White requires support despite her general independence
What are insulin administration, wound care, and diet management
Patients and caregivers must be taught to recognize the signs of these two extremes of blood sugar
What are hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
These three medical supplies are essential for her diabetes management at home
What are a glucometer, insulin, and syringes
Discharge teaching must include clear instructions on when to do this if signs of infection or extreme blood sugar occur
What is contact provider / seek help