Problem
Case Study Scenario
Jamie Boaz is a 56-year-old Greek man who is an interstate truck driver. He weights 110kg - he states he eats a lot of fast food at truck stops with his mates on the road. He is to be discharged from a small rural hospital where he lives in Boonah after having a myocardial infarction (MI) 4 days ago. His doctor has told him that he is to stop smoking, change diet and lose weight.
You know that he is struggling with the lifestyle changes he must make, including how to kick his cigarette habit, losing weight and eating healthier. He is reluctant to tell his wife all the information that the doctor told him as she has been nagging him for years to make lifestyle changes. You inform him that you would like to include his wife in the discussions you have with him and with the cardiac rehabilitation coordinator.
1. List ways in which you as the nurse can support Jamie to participate in illness prevention - health promotion programs to meet his needs?
2. You are asked to talk to Jamie about what has happened to him and provide information to him about his ongoing recovery.
3. Outline strategies you could implement to suppport Jamie's understanding of the information you give him.
4. Jamie has finally informed his wife of all the information from the doctor, and both Jamie and his wife would now like to know how they can access resources to assist them both.
5. Remembering that Jamie lives in the small rural town of Boonah, use the following website plus your own research to identify resources for each of the categories listed below. Resources must be a combination from local community and state/national that will help to support and assist Jamie and his wife's needs in the below categories.
You must also ensure you include somewhere in your answers, the contact details and location of medical centre in their area.
My Community Directory-
• Boonah community
• Weight loss
• Smoking cessation
• Healthy eating.