Mr. Rivera is a 72-year-old patient with end stage COPD who is in the care of Hospice. He has a history of smoking, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 Diabetes. He is on Oxygen 2L per nasal cannula around the clock. His wife and 2 adult children help with his care. Develop a concept map for Mr. Rivera. Consider the patients Ethnic background (he and his family are from Mexico) and family dynamics. Please use the concept map form provided.
Concept Map for Mr. Rivera:
Main Node: Mr. Rivera (72 years old, End-Stage COPD)
- Health Conditions:
- End-Stage COPD
- History of Smoking
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Medical Management:
- Oxygen Therapy (2L per nasal cannula)
- Medications (for hypertension and diabetes)
- Family Dynamics:
- Wife and 2 Adult Children
- Mexican Ethnic Background
- Hospice Care:
- Palliative Care
- Symptom Management
- Emotional Support
- Cultural Considerations:
- Mexican Ethnic Background
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Communication with Family
- Symptom Management:
- Shortness of Breath
- Pain Management
- Fatigue
- Supportive Care:
- Emotional Support
- Spiritual Support
- Nutritional Support
- Caregiver Roles:
- Wife and Adult Children
- Daily Care
- Medication Management
- Emotional Support for Family
- Advance Care Planning:
- Discussions on End-of-Life Wishes
- Advance Directives
- Goals of Care
- Quality of Life:
- Maintaining Comfort
- Maximizing Family Time
- Dignified End-of-Life Care
This concept map outlines key aspects of Mr. Rivera’s care, including his medical conditions, family dynamics, cultural background, and the various components of his hospice care plan. It emphasizes the importance of holistic care and communication with both Mr. Rivera and his family, considering their cultural preferences and values.