What Are The Diagnostic Intervention And Goals For Person Having Diabetes, Dementia, Glaucoma, Osteoarthritis And Hip Pinning?
Question: hi ,i need diagnostic intervention and goals of psychological pt who is 92 yrs old who lives in retirment home care who is type 2 diabetes ,dementia ,osteoarthritis glaucome,depression,aniety and right hip pinning .
thank you
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
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Well I would like to tell you one thing that since the patient is ahving mutiple problems it will be very difficult to have set goals .
I think you need to see a physician and get him thoroughly assessed . He should get HbA1c tested for diabetes and strict dietary control . For dementia no diagnostic test is there , a MMSE will be required although . For osteoarthritis quadriceps exercises are recommended . The extent of joint damage needs to be assessed on X Ray Knees .
For depression and anxiety a psychiatric consultation will be advisable because any treatment can be given after assessing the patient in person.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar