NSB303 Assessment 1: Health Promotion Plan for Ruby Pascal Case Study

This report presents a comprehensive health promotion plan for Ruby Pascal, a patient with a history of poorly managed type 2 diabetes and a worsening general anxiety disorder, exacerbated by her husband's illness and other environmental factors. The plan, developed using the Clinical Reasoning Cycle, identifies the primary determinants of her health, including environmental and lifestyle factors. The assessment prioritizes key health problems: worsening anxiety, potential diabetes complications, and obesity-related cardiovascular risks. Goals are established to manage anxiety, control blood glucose levels, and reduce body weight. Interventions encompass relaxation techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, medication for anxiety, physical exercise, dietary changes, and diabetes management strategies. The evaluation criteria are defined to measure the effectiveness of each intervention, including behavioral changes, weight loss, and blood glucose level stabilization. The report also includes reflective points on the learning experience and a literature review justifying the chosen interventions, emphasizing the importance of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to address Ruby's multifaceted health needs. The interventions include the use of relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy, lifestyle change, and education on blood glucose level monitoring.