STROKE - Mr. Tomasi Joni Case Study

This case study discusses the potential health complication of STROKE for Mr. Tomasi Joni using Levett-Jones’ (2018) Clinical Reasoning Cycle Steps 1-6. It also establishes goals and interventions to minimize the risk factors of developing stroke.

STROKE
Mr. Tomasi Joni Case Study
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 Human beings are subject to health complications.
 The development of health complications depends
on several factors such as age, the current health
status, vulnerability degree, family medical status
and lifestyle among others.
 A potential health complication for Mr. Tomasi Joni
has been identified by analyzing the case study.
 The identification and discussion of the potential
health complication has been done using the
“Levett-Jones’ (2018) Clinical Reasoning Cycle
Steps 1-6”.

Step 1: “Consideration of the facts from
the patient situation”
 This step involves a consideration of the
patient current medical health status
(Levett-Jones et al, 2010).
 Mr. Tomasi Joni’s blood pressure is high at
142/96mmHg.
 His heart rate is 96bpm, retention rate is
22bpm, body temperature is 36.7 Degree
Celsius and SpO2 96% on RA.

Step 2: “Collection of information”
 This steps involves an analysis of the patient past
medical history, current plan for treatment, obtained
results after investigation and current crucial signs
(Hunter & Arthur, 2016).
 Mr. Tomasi Joni has a past medical history of
hypertension, gout, Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
and Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
 His current treatment plan includes Metoprolol,
Allopurinol and Aspirin.
 Results obtained after investigation show that he is
obese, his cholesterol level is high, his glucose
fasting level and his Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine
Ratio (Urine ACR) is risky.

Step 3: “Processing gathered information”
 This step is very critical and involves the
processing of the patient current health status
data considering the patterns of pharmacology
and pathophysiology in order to outline the
relevant details and determine the potential
outcomes for the possible decision.
 Mr. Tomasi Joni has a high blood pressure of
142/96mmHg and therefore he has hypertension.
 He is also obese.
 His cholesterol and fasting blood glucose levels
are also high. Mr. Tomasi Joni is likely to suffer
from Atherosclerosis.

Step 4: “Problem identification”
 This step involves an identification of the potential health
complication to be developed by the patient with a solid
understanding of the gathered and the processed patient data.
 One potential health complication which can be developed by
Mr. Tomasi Joni is STROKE and it is evidenced by the following
information:
 Mr. Tomasi Joni has a high cholesterol and this means he may
develop Atherosclerosis which may lead to arteries’ blockage
and interfere with blood supply to the brain (Folsom et al,
2013).
 He has hypertension and is under Metoprolol medication.
 He is obese.
 He smokes cigarettes and this raises blood pressure.
 He also has Obstructive Sleep Apnea .
 His father has a past medical history of stroke.

Step 4: Continuation...
 The consequences of stroke to Mr. Tomasi
Joni:
 Interference of blood supply to the brain
(may occur due to arteries blockage or
rupture as explained).
 The death of brain cells due to reduced
blood supply to the brain which reduces
nutrients and oxygen to brain tissue.
 Death may occur if stroke is not treated
immediately.

Step 5: “The establishment of
goals”
 The determination of goals for patient
treatment is done at this step. Goals
aimed at reducing the risk factors which
may lead to development of stroke by Mr.
Tomasi Joni have been established.
 First goal: Hypertension control.
 Second goal: Cholesterol reduction and
maintenance within the health limits.

Step 6: “Take action”
 This step involves the implementation of
interventions in order to achieve the patient
treatment set goals.
 Cholesterol control interventions:
 Mr. Tomasi Joni should eat healthy foods with little
fats, saturated fat and cholesterol contents. They
should try to avoid eating take-away regularly since
they contain high fat content.
 He should reduce his weight since he is obese. This
can be achieved through regular exercises for at least
30 minutes for five times a week (Cornelissen &
Smart, 2013).
 He should avoid smoking.

Step 6: Continuation...
 Hypertension control interventions:
 Mr. Tomasi Joni should avoid smoking.
 He should also avoid stress.
 He should take his hypertension
medication (Metoprolol) as prescribed.
The images for the interventions (actions)
are as follows:

Conclusion
 Human beings are likely to develop health
complications.
 The potential health complications depend on
several factors such as age, the current health
status, vulnerability degree, family medical status
and lifestyle.
 The potential health complication for Mr. Tomasi Joni
has been identified as Stroke using the “Levett-
Jones’ (2018) Clinical Reasoning Cycle Steps 1-6”.
 The setting of treatment goals and interventions has
also been done in order to help Mr. Tomasi Joni to
minimize the risk factors of developing stroke.

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