Potential Diagnosis and Intervention

Case Study: Potential Diagnosis and Intervention
Clinical Manifestation of Mr. C.
Mr. C. weighing 134.5 kgs with a height of 5ft 6inches, has a body mass index (BMI) of 45.1kgs/m2 showing signs of obesity level III. This puts Mr. C. at a significant health risk. His diastolic and systolic values exceed the normal ranges (175/96), indicating high blood pressure. Additionally, Mr.C.’s Heart Rate (HR) is 88, and his Respiratory Rate (RR) is at 26, above the normal range. The patient experiences Dyspnea, swollen ankles, and pruritus, indicative of underlying health conditions. The patient has sleep apnea which implies that his airways block and open while asleep resulting in less oxygen. The BUN of the patient is 32mg/dL, which exceeds the normal range of 20mg/dL. Mr.C. is, therefore, at risk of kidney disease. His blood glucose levels are at 146mg/dL. Additionally, the total cholesterol, triglycerides, and serum creatinine are 250mg/dL, 312mg/dL, and 1.8mg/dL respectively higher than the normal levels. He also has low HDL levels, putting him at risk of heart disease.
Potential Health Risks
According to Frothingham (2021), osteoarthritis, diabetes, sleep apnoea, gallstones, stroke, hypertension, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and heart failure are some of the conditions associated with obesity. Obesity can also interfere with a person’s mental health leading to depression (Ratini, 2020). Additionally, being obese and overweight can likewise add to some threat malignancy. In this unique situation, the patient is at greater threat of coronary course sickness because of hypertension and raised cholesterol levels and fatty oils.
Bariatric Surgery or Not
Bariatric Surgery is the most effective weight loss procedure for persons with class III obesity who have underlying health issues. Mr.C is overweight and has sleep apnea, high blood pressure, Dyspnea, low blood sugar levels, and HDL.
Functional Health Patterns
Functional health pa...