University Nursing Referral Letter: Mrs. Spring's Case
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This assignment is a nursing referral letter written by a student, addressing the case of Mrs. Spring, a 72-year-old woman with a diabetic wound ulcer on her leg. The letter is addressed to a dietician and includes a detailed patient history, assessment findings (including vital signs, wound assessment, and investigation reports), current and past treatments, a preliminary diagnosis of venous insufficiency with a venous leg ulcer, and the rationale for the referral to the dietician. The referral aims to enhance immune function, control blood glucose, improve weight management, and provide nutritional interventions. The student nurse outlines their involvement in Mrs. Spring's care, including vital sign assessments, education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals such as endocrinologists, general physicians, and physiotherapists, while also recognizing the need for counseling and psychiatric support for Mrs. Spring's social isolation and stress. The letter emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to manage Mrs. Spring's condition, considering her diabetes, venous insufficiency, and the impact of the wound on her quality of life.
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