Case Study of Bridgett Allen Room, a 17-year old girl with down syndrome Questions and Answers (SOLVED).

Case Study of Bridgett Allen Room, a 17-year old girl with down syndrome Questions and Answers (SOLVED). Bridgett Allen Room Bridgett Allen, 17-year-old girl with Down Syndrome. She is a new member of a program that provides vocational training and group home residence for adolescents with disabilities. Bridgett has moved several hours from home to be part of this program. Bridgett has a history of a repair of a ventricular septal defect at age 6. Since the surgery, Bridgett has had episodes of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) about once every few months. She generally reverts to normal sinus rhythm with non-medication-based interventions. Bridgett also has frequent ear infections. Bridgett’s BMI is 33 and she is recommended to lose weight. Bridgett takes a multivitamin and birth control pills daily. It is required she be on birth control while in the group home. This is a new medication for her. Bridgett is visited by the community health nurse for health counseling and her group home counselor and other staff are provided education to assist in keeping Bridgett healthy. Bridgett is able to care for herself and her personal hygiene needs, she can assist in meal preparation, and in housekeeping chores. She sometimes struggles with impulse and emotional control. Although Bridgett has a cardiologist that follows her care, she lacks local access to primary care and other resources she used at home. You responded correctly to 10 out of 10 evaluations: Category Your response Explanation Community Assessment Increased acuity The group home and new community are new environments that may be assessed. Culture/Beliefs/ Spirituality Normal acuity There is no indication that this is a concern at this time. Disease/Illness Prevention Increased acuity The client’s care includes all levels of prevention related to SVT, infections, and weight management. Education/ Counseling Increased acuity The client and group home staff require education. Bridgett may benefit from counseling and education. Health Promotion Increased acuity The client may benefit from weight loss and other health promotion strategies. Resource Identification Increased acuity The client may benefit from additional resources. Risk Reduction Increased acuity The client may benefit from nutritional risk r eduction. Self-Management Increased acuity The client and group home staff may benefit from enhanced self- management. Social Determinants of Health Increased acuity The client may benefit from focus on social determinants, including financial resources, access to care, and access to other resources. Surveillance Normal acuity This client does not have a condition that requires public health surveillance.