PHTY400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Peritoneal Dialysis, Intermittent Claudication, Peripheral Neuropathy
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Likes to receive dialysis in comfort of town as she feels she is in power: identify key information. Found it difficult to be on dialysis due to location. Procedure for wound dressing shown in hospital. No follow-up on whether procedure was correct. Disadvantage of not being able to receive info daily due to rural area. Developed renal failure 7 years ago, followed by l leg infection (treated with antibiotics) Lack of fluid supplies in rural area due to slow time or supplies missing however caused permanent damage to both kidneys. Peggy"s current medical diagnoses are: renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy (both feet, cataract in left eye, cataract removed from right eye 6 months ago. What other support services can she be referred to: identify learning needs. Mx of co-morbidities and impact of these conditions on mobility. Living in rural bourke area hot temperatures consider timing of exercise: identify relevant measures to assess needs and management outcomes.
