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Clinical Reasoning Cycle Nursing Assignment

   

Added on  2021-01-02

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2CRC 1 – Consider the patient situation..................................................................................2CRC 2 – Collect cues and information...................................................................................2CRC 3 – Process information.................................................................................................3CRC 4 – Reflect on process and new learning.......................................................................4CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTIONGetting older involves both positive and negative changes, but people can enjoy theiraging if they understand what is going on with their body and take necessary steps to maintainhealth. Thus, the term healthy aging consists with development and maintenance of optimummental, social and physical health or well being in older adults. It can be achieved whilecommunities are safe, promote health and well-being, and use health services and communityprograms to prevent or minimize disease. The report is based upon what is happen with bodyaccording to the age. Furthermore, it is important to manage physical health as its a key ofhealthy aging. CRC 1 – Consider the patient situationIn this scenario, an elderly patient whose name is Mr. X is suffering from diabetes and isunable to perform his daily activities in normal manner. He was found out to have depressionafter the death of his wife and was really upset with his life. His children were settled in abroadand were not able to contact them. He felt alone as there was nobody around him to whom he cantalk. Due to diabetes and depression, he become very ill and feel hopeless. It kind of diseasesmake him weak physically and mentally because there is no one with whom he can share hisfeelings or things. Sometimes, Mr. X gets irritates due to environment in which he live becausethere is high noise pollution and no fresh air. Along with this, the person also feel uncomfortableto express his views among other and always keep silent. Mr. x was emotionally attached withhis wife but now no one is there who can hear him. It results, high diabetes is increase day byday. All these aspects has a great hindrance on lifestyle of the person.CRC 2 – Collect cues and informationBy conducting this interview session, it is analysed that aging people cannot live theirlifestyle properly. In evidence of Mr. X, the person is in dilemma and cannot recover from thissituation. Although, the person has enough knowledge of healthy aging but he cannot livebecause there is lack of fresh air and other difficulties. The main symptoms of diabetes include -increased urine output, excessive thirst, weight loss, fatigue, skin problems, low healing wounds,yeast infections and tingling or numbness in the feet or toes. Therefore, blood glucose monitor isan excellent tool for managing diabetes (Garcia-Garcia and et. al., 2011). Although to controldiabetes it is required to record blood glucose levels comes highly recommended. People alsoneed to ensure they look after their feet properly as high levels of blood glucose can cause foot2

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