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1. Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.
Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns. Case Study: Mr. C.Obesity
among adults is becoming a major health concern worldwide. Approximately, over a third of
the world's population is struggling with obesity. According to Hruby and Hu (2015),
around 38% and 20% of the adult population globally will be overweight and obese by
2030 respectively if the current trend continues. This paper will focus on Mr. C’s case. It will
particularly capture the presented clinical manifestations, potential health risks associated
with obesity, potential problems identified from functional health patterns, end-stage renal
disease (ESRD) staging, ESRD prevention, and resources for supporting ESRD
Patients.Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.ORDER A
PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE Clinical Manifestations Upon
coming to the outpatient center, Mr. C. complains of excessive weight gain. In the last 2-3
years, he had added about 100 pounds. Additionally, he has been struggling with high blood
pressure and sleeps apnea despite restricting the amount of sodium in his diet. Mr. C. He
also complains of shortness of breath, which increases with the level of activity. Besides, he
has been having swollen ankles over the past 6 months.Potential Problems Identified from
Functional Health Patterns.The Potential Health RisksObesity poses various health risks to
Mr. C, which range from non-fatal complaints to fatal conditions. The most common non-
fatal health issues associated with obesity include respiratory complications,
musculoskeletal problems, infertility, and skin conditions. On fatal conditions, obesity
results in cases of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus(NIDDM), cardiovascular
problems, gallbladder complication, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis as well as various types of
cancer, including prostate, breast, and colon cancers(Sarwer & Polonsky, 2016). In addition
to health risks, obesity leads to psychological issues. Most obese people experience lowered
self-esteem, which results in clinical depression in the long-run (Sarwer & Polonsky,
2016).Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.Bariatric surgery is a
suitable intervention in Mr. C’s case.According to Nguyen and Varela (2016), bariatric
surgery has been an effective treatment for patients with severe obesity. This intervention
measure improves various obesity-related comorbidities. Additionally, it provides the
patient with a sustained weight loss, thus improving one’s overall quality of life in the long-
run.Potential Problems identified from Functional Health PatternsThe client's functional
health patterns can result in potential problems. First, Mr. C's self-perception can result in
psychological issues. Viewing himself as obese will lower the level of his self-esteem, which,
will, in turn, lead to depression. Secondly, the lack of activity-exercise is contributing to his

2. excessive weight gain, which results in obesity. Working at a catalog telephone center does
not allow him to engage in vigorous exercise. Besides, metabolic problems have led to
metabolic diseases. Also, lack of sleep or adequate rest has exposed Mr. C to sleep apnea.
Finally, his nutritional habits have resulted in high blood pressure.Potential Problems
Identified from Functional Health Patterns.End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) StagingESRD is
considered as the last stage of a chronic kidney condition. It is also known as stage five. The
functionality of kidneys reduces to 10 to 15 percent during this stage(Zhang et al., 2016).
Therefore, these kidneys are unable to eliminate waste products or excess fluid effectively.
Additionally, other functions of the kidneys such as balancing the level of electrolytes in the
body are compromised during this stage. Thus, ESRD necessitates for kidney transplant or
dialysis. This condition is associated with several factors, including gender, occupation, and
high blood pressure (Zhang et al., 2016).Potential Problems Identified from Functional
Health Patterns.ESRD PreventionThe occurrence of ESRD can be prevented through health
promotion programs. Future events and the deterioration of renal condition can be
prevented by educating Mr. C. about healthy practices and lifestyle modification. In
particular, Mr. C. should be educated about the significance of engaging in regular exercise
and taking food with low levels of cholesterol. These practices will reduce the level of
cholesterol in the blood system, which will prevent him from becoming obese(Hardy et al.,
2018). In turn, the chances of developing ESRD in the future will decline
significantly.Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.Resources for
ESRD PatientsVarious resources provide the required support to ESRD patients. The
resources enable the patients to recover from the condition and continue with their lives.
One of these resources is kidney organization, which provides the patients and their family
members with the required psychological support. Additionally, kidney patients require
guidance and counseling to enable them resume to their jobs and cope easily. Besides, they
require finances to care for their personal needs as well as those of their family members.
Additionally, these patients would be benefited from various multidisciplinary approaches,
including management of the condition and patient education (Johns et al., 2015).Potential
Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.Obesity is becoming more prevalent
across the globe. The condition is attributed to various factors, including one's lifestyle and
other conditions such as high blood pressure. Cases of ESRD are also in the rise in the
community. This condition can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as lifestyle.
Patients of ESRD are given the required support through various resources. Organization
for kidney patients ensure people struggling with this condition are given the required
psychological support. Additionally, patients are provided with financial resources to cater
for their personal needs. They also need support to resume their working and cope
easily.Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.It is necessary for an
RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the
pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment
protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.Potential Problems Identified from
Functional Health Patterns.Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. C.,
presented below.Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your
evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.Health

3. History and Medical InformationHealth HistoryMr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking
information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He
currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy,
even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous
medical evaluations have not indicated any metabolic diseases, but he says he has sleep
apnea and high blood pressure, which he tries to control by restricting dietary sodium. Mr.
C. reports increasing shortness of breath with activity, swollen ankles, and pruritus over the
last 6 months.Potential Problems Identified from Functional Health Patterns.Objective
Data:Height: 68 inches; weight 134.5 kgBP: 172/98, HR 88, RR 263+ pitting edema bilateral
feet and anklesFasting blood glucose: 146 mg/dLTotal cholesterol: 250
mg/dLTriglycerides: 312 mg/dLHDL: 30 mg/dLSerum creatinine 1.8 mg/dLBUN 32
mg/dlCritical Thinking EssayIn 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. C.'s potential
diagnosis and intervention(s). Include the following:Describe the clinical manifestations
present in Mr. C.Describe the potential health risks for obesity that are of concern for Mr. C.
Discuss whether bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention.Assess each of Mr. C.'s
functional health patterns using the information given. Discuss at least five actual or
potential problems can you identify from the functional health patterns and provide the
rationale for each. (Functional health patterns include health-perception, health-
management, nutritional, metabolic, elimination, activity-exercise, sleep-rest, cognitive-
perceptual, self-perception/self-concept, role-relationship, sexuality/reproductive, coping-
stress tolerance.)Explain the staging of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and contributing
factors to consider.Consider ESRD prevention and health promotion opportunities. Describe
what type of patient education should be provided to Mr. C. for prevention of future events,
health restoration, and avoidance of deterioration of renal status.Explain the type of
resources available for ESRD patients for nonacute care and the type of multidisciplinary
approach that would be beneficial for these patients. Consider aspects such as devices,
transportation, living conditions, return-to-employment issues.Potential Problems
Identified from Functional Health Patterns.You are required to cite to a minimum of two
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