Signs Symptoms Treatment Modalities & Prognosis of Alzheimer

Instructions:

Select ONE Case Study from the list below.

Case Study #1: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Eric is a 47-year-old male who has just been diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). He is a construction worker and spends a great deal of time away from his wife and three children. Eric smokes approximately 1 1⁄2 packs of cigarettes a day and enjoys drinking a 6-pack of beer after a long day at work.

Case Study #2: Diabetes

Hannah is a 10-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is a 4th grade student at Hendricks Elementary School. Prior to her diagnosis, Hannah was very involved in sports and played on the girls’ volleyball team. Her mother is concerned about how the diagnosis will affect Hannah.

Case Study #3: Hypertension (HTN)

Vicki is a 42-year-old African American woman who was diagnosed with hypertension a month ago. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for the past 20 years. She is self-employed and runs a successful insurance agency. Her work requires frequent travel and Vicki often has to eat at fast food restaurants for most of her meals.