TUGAS EFN

Kasus 2)

Kasus

CASE STUDY
Kyle was a 20-year-old athlete on the gymnastics team and in training for the Olympics. He
practiced each day before and after college. One afternoon he was in the gym practicing
landings when he landed awkwardly, and he knew immediately that something was wrong.
Staff at the club called an ambulance, and he was taken to the local hospital. From there,
he was airlifted to a spinal injuries unit where it was confirmed he had fractured C4
vertebrae and was paralyzed from the chest down.
He spent a year in a rehabilitation facility and missed a year of education. When he was
finally allowed home, he moved to a specially adapted house. He has a carer 24/7 and is
dependent on assistance for all activities of daily living.
TASK
• • Discuss with your friend the following item:

What is assistance of ADL could be given to the patient in terms of elimination needs? Explain using

evidence-based practice

Answer :

1)by using a bedpan, a bedpan is an object that is used to help patients who cannot go to the

bathroom or bedrest to defecate and urinate

2_and also assisted by nurses who care for him 24/7 to help her with elimination

3) can also use pampers