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Medical Surgical Nursing
[A CASE STUDY OF A PATIENT WITH DIABETES RIGHT FOOT ULCER] -
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CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 SUMMARY
This care study was carried out on a 65years old woman Alhaja A.H who was admitted on 28th march 2017 in to the female medical ward (ward2) of the Kwara state general hospital Ilorin, with diagnosis of right foot ulcer secondary to diabetes mellitus
Different literature was reviewed based on the patient condition under the following headings:- definition of the diabetes mellitus, causes, incidence, anatomy and physiology of the condition, clinical manifestation, complication, prognosis, brief discussion on diabetic foot ulcer and some effective management of this disease condition. The patient data was collected and documented to assist in the diagnosis and ensure effective management, the patient was enlighten on the pre-disposing factor of the disease as well as the clinical manifestation and she was duely cared for. Health education on the need for follow up care, subsequently. Patient was discharges on 13/4/2017. She is to visit the out patient department twice a week. The patient home was visited and patient was advised on importance of environmental and personal hygiene
5.2 CONCLUSION
Conclusively, it can be understood that diabetes mellitus foot ulcer does not just happen, it is a complication that arise from poorly managed diabetes mellitus which bring about inadequate blood flow to the peripheral tissue leading to necrosis hence diabetic foot ulcer . it was also revealed that adequate management of diabetes mellitus can prevent the complication into diabetes foot ulcer
5.3 RECOMMENDATION
This write up contains useful information as regard to the cause, the symptoms and treatment of diabetes mellitus.
 The attention of the government should and other body concern and charged with health issue are adviced to developed qualitative health facility so as to solve the problems of inadequate access of health facility as this will provide adequate means of improving the health needs of the populace
 The government should increase the supply of essential drugs to the hospital in order to hasten the treatment of diabetes mellitus so has to prevent further complication such as diabetes foot ulcer
 The community member should be health educated on the importance of regular hospital visitation for check- up, this will help in early detection of any disorder of the body system
 Health education on the cause and treatment of this disease should be encouraged
 The would site should be dressed using bio- dress to enhance healing
Finally, the writer suggests that this care study should be kept in the school library for student nurse to assist
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTTitle page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of content CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Purpose of the study Significant of the study CHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW OF DIABETES MELLITUS FOOT ULCER Definition of diabetic foot ulcer Causes of diabetes foot ulcer Risk factor for diabetes foot ulcer Foot ulcer assessment and classification Pathophysiology of diabetes foot ulcer Clinical manifestation of diabetes foot ulcer Complication ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYThis case study was carried on Alhaja A.H, a 60years old trader who has right foot ulcer, patient was brought to accident and emergency unit on 30th march, 2017 with clinical diagnosis of right foot ulcer and later transfer to ward 2. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of estimated 16million persons in the united state with diabetes mellitus will be hospitalized with a foot complication and also estimated in Nigeria (Har ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 7 ]CHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW OF DIABETES MELLITUS FOOT ULCER2.0 INTRODUCTIONThis chapter reviewed related literatures of diabetic foot ulcer based on the following sub-heading Definition of diabetic foot ulcer  Causes of diabetes foot ulcer  Risk factor of diabetic foot ulcer  Assessment and classification of Diabetic foot ulcer  Pathophysiology of Diabetic foot ulcer Clinical manifestation of diabetic foot ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER THREE3.1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA AND HISTORY OF THE PATIENT Particular of a patient with diabetes mellitus foot ulcer  Name Alhaja A.H  Age 60years  Sex female Ethnicity Yoruba State of origin Kwara state  Folder number 01-31- ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]CHAPTER FOURMANAGEMENT OF THE PATIENT WITH DIABETES MELLITUS4.0 PHYSICIAN SYSTEMIC REVIEW The findings made on the patient based on systemic review are as follows  PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONPhysical examination of the extremity having a diabetic ulcer can be divided into 3broad categories  Examination of the ulcer and the general condition of the extremity  Assessment of the possibility of vascular insufficiency  Assessment for the possib ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCEMustapha, R.O (2010) Pharmacology for all health profession. 3rd Edition, Ilorin, Gorge Bullet LTDRoss, J.S & Wilson, K.W.J (2010). Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 9th edition, London, Harrison, R.O (2011) Textbook for Medicine with Relevant Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd Edition, Bougary Suffolk, Chaucer press ... Continue reading---
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