Confirming Patient's Understanding of Condition and Identifying Current Treatments

Assignment 1
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Question 2
Provide an example of how you sought information from a person and also from a family
member or carer to confirm the patient’s understanding of the condition and its impact on
their ongoing health and well-being?
After Amanda was diagnosed with hypertension. As her caregiver, the first thing I did
was inquire about her current condition to which she reported feeling better than when she was
being admitted to the emergency room 24 hours ago. Then I asked her to narrate what she was
doing before she fainted. Amanda reported she was selling vegetables at her grocery. She had
spent the whole morning working without a break. The patient reported feeling out of breath for
almost three weeks and dismissed the feeling as exhaustion.
I asked her what she understood from her diagnosis (hypertension). She said she had no
idea. Her sister, who had accompanied said she was familiar with the term but not aware of what
constituted the condition. Therefore, I explained the condition to the both of them covering facts
on diagnosis, causative/risk factors, and treatment which included lifestyle modifications.
I then asked the patient to narrate her understanding of hypertension. She was very
attentive and had understood most of the information. The both of them understood the need for
lifestyle modifications and adherence to treatment. She understood the need for exercise, healthy
eating, and sleep. She promised to avoid fatty and salty diets and focus more on fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains.
Question 3
In practical task for this unit you will need to identify current treatments and determine
available resources and support for your patients.