Case study: Jack is a 77-year-old retired bank executive. During the last 15 years of his employment,he played golf regularly and frequently met with the 'boys' after that last hole for dinner and drink.Jack retired 5 years ago at age 68. Since his wife passed away 2 years ago, Jack has found hisgolfing outings to be more important than ever. Last month Jack had a righ knee replacement that'went wrong.' His incision became infected and he had to have the procedure redone. Jack now hasorders for 'no weight bearing' and is being seen by a home health nurse for daily IV antibiotics. Lastweek when his nurse visited and asked if he needed anything, Jack replied "I need a fifth of whiskeyand a handgun."1) What disciplines would you involve in a care-planning meeting for Jack? Provide rational for yourchoices of inclusion and exclusion2) What teaching might be appropriate for Jak?

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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