Implement and Monitor Care for a Person with Chronic Health Problems

HLTENN012 Implement and monitor
care for a person with chronic health
problems

Table of Contents
Part A...............................................................................................................................................4
1.Key presenting features or clinical manifestations ..................................................................4
2. Community-based care services that are available in Australia for individuals with a need
for restorative or rehabilitation care.............................................................................................6
3. National health priority areas agreed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council 6
4. Clinical features distinguishing a permanent tracheostomy from a temporary tracheostomy.7
5. Complete the following table briefly describing various concepts and models of chronic
health care in your own words.....................................................................................................7
6. Social, emotional, physical, psychological and financial impacts of chronic disease on a
person...........................................................................................................................................8
7. Common sites for cancer development....................................................................................8
8. Life variables that have an impact on the health and well-being of a person..........................9
9. Complete the following table briefly describing various strategies to address and manage
chronic diseases...........................................................................................................................9
10.Complete the following table briefly describing rehabilitation strategies, techniques and
equipment used for chronic health conditions...........................................................................11
Part B.............................................................................................................................................12
1. Community based care services that are available for Sherly...............................................12
2. Questions to ask Melisa.........................................................................................................13
3. Information to Melisa to provide health education on dietary management and physical
activity........................................................................................................................................13
4. Current contribution of community agencies and professionals in supporting Mr Ventor...13
5. Level and type of contribution and support made by Mr Ventor’s son in managing his health
condition and current situation...................................................................................................13
6. How effectively did the enrolled nurse respond to variations in Mr Ventor’s needs?..........13
7. How should the enrolled nurse respond to these variations and Mr Ventor’s changing
needs?.........................................................................................................................................13

8. Strategies to implement to actively involve Mr Ventor in the development of approaches to
self-manage his condition..........................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................15

Part A
1.Key presenting features or clinical manifestations
a. Chronic asthma
Signs and symptoms of chronic asthma includes shortness of breath, pain and tightness in chest,
common sign in children includes wheezing when they exhale, shortness of breath, coughing and
wheezing causes trouble in sleeping (Vergara-Jimenez, Almatrafi and Fernandez, 2017).
b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Shortness of breath during physical activity, chronic cough that can produce mucus, frequent
respiratory infection, lack of energy and weight loss that is intended (Patel and et.al., 2017).
c. Chronic pain
Joint pain, muscle ache, burning pain, fatigue, problems in sleep, decrease in activity which leads
to losing stamina and flexibility in patients, problems of mood and also include depression and
anxiety (Vincent and et.al., 2020).
d. Chronic renal failure
Itching, cramps in muscle, nausea and vomiting, feet and ankle swelling, either too much
urination or not enough urination, troubles in sleeping, and trouble in catching breath (Vincent
and et.al., 2020).
e. Congestive heart failure
Shortness of breath while sleeping and while exerting, weakness and fatigue, legs, ankles and
feet getting swelling, heartbeat become rapid or irregular, loss in ability to exercise, urination
needs get increased during night and persistent coughing (Vergara-Jimenez, Almatrafi and
Fernandez, 2017).
f. Diabetes insipidus
Excessive amount of urine, skin getting dry, constipation, extreme thirst, bedwetting, muscles
getting weak, frequently waking at night to urinate and urine becomes colourless instead of pale
yellow (McAlindon and et.al., 2018).
g. Diabetes mellitus
Urination becomes frequent, hunger gets extreme, losing weight, tiredness, vision getting
blurred, strong and increased thirst, and reduction of insulin causes ketones in urine (Vincent and
et.al., 2020).
h. Eczema