HEALTH CARE PLAN
Submitted by: John Carlo Ramos
HEALTH PROBLEMS
1. Hypertension
2. Vision/eye Problem
3. Grieving
ASSESSMENT
 Patricia takes medication
for the management of
Hypertension (High Blood
Pressure).
 She does overeat ‘rubbish
food’ with her
grandchildren.
 The patient verbalized that
overeating was probably a
lifelong habit.
 she feels that it is well
controlled and does not
impact on her ability to
perform her role at work,
undertake housework or
participate is recreational
activities with her family on
weekends.
STATEMENT OF HEALTH PLANNING
CONDITION
 Hypertension related  The patient’s blood
to being overweight pressure will be well-
as evidenced by controlled within an
overeating rubbish acceptable range.
food.  The patient will
 hormone activity in participate in activities
people who manage that will help her to
blood volume and lower blood pressure.
pressure using  The patient shows
medication. changes in eating
environmental patterns, such as food
factors, such as choice and quantity, to
stress and lack of attain a healthier body
exercise. weight.
 Patient correctly uses
the drugs they are
prescribed and
understand their side
effects.
IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION
 Measure and monitor  The patient’s blood
the patient’s blood pressure is well-
pressure. controlled.
 Discuss the need for a  Patricia obtained a
decreased of caloric changes in her eating
intake, as well as the pattern and attain a
limited intake of salt, healthier body.
sugar, and fat.  Patricia understands
 Discuss the importance the proper uses of
of maintaining a stable drugs prescribed to her
weight. and their side effects.
 Help Patricia to
establish a realistic
exercise plan and
nutrition and nutrition
pan.
 Provide medication and
refer her to a nutritionist
if needed.
 Describe the nature of
hypertension, how it
affects different parts of
the body, and how it
can be treated.
 Patricia already suffers
vision problems.
 Of the five sensors the
most significant change
has been to Patricia’s
vision as she has aged.
 Patricia wears glasses for
reading, computer work
and magnification for
everyday activities.
 A recent significant
stressful event was the
marriage and untimely
death of her only sister
whilst on honeymoon
 Patricia relieve stress in
comfort eat.
 She states that the stress
she feels when she is at
work relates to her
supervisor who she states
is not as supportive as she
would like..
 Age-related macular  Patricia will regain an
degeneration related optimal vison while
to hypertension and coping with and accept
aging as evidenced permanent vision
by wearing glasses changes.
for reading and  Limit or delay the
everyday activities. severe vision loss
brought by AMD or age-
related macular
degeneration.
 Complicated  The patient will be able
grieving as to make decision
manifested by  The patient will have an
emotional available support
disturbance as system.
evidence by stress.  The patient must
achieve a progress in
the whole process.
 Assess the vision  The patient regains or
capacity of Patricia maintain an optimal
using and eye chart. vision.
 Encourage the patient  Patricia’s vision
to have a regular problem and changes
checkup with an was delayed.
ophthalmologist at least
once a year.
 Promote a sufficient
lighting at home to the
patient.
 Encourage the patient
to add foods containing
Vitamin C, E, Beta-
carotene, zinc and
copper in her diet.
 Advise he patient to
wear sunglasses
especially when going
outdoors.
 Communicate  Patricia achieved an
therapeutically with the optimal progress in the
patient and allow her to process of grieving.
verbalize what she  The patient had
feels. obtained a strong
 Review and point out support system from
strengths and progress her significant others
of the patient up to and other family
date. members.
 Strengthen Patricia’s  The patient is capable
effort to go on with her of making decisions.
life and normal routine.
 Encourage the patient
to manage her own self-
care needs for rest,
sleep, nutrition, and
leisure activities.