Identify solutions on how you will solve the patient's problem. What may happen once you apply the given intervention/s? Discuss the theoretical outcomes of your intervention and cite reference journals to justify claims.
Background: Margaret, a 35-year-old woman, who has history of hyperuricemia and gouty
arthritis experienced progressive shortness of breath for a week. Limited movement has been
complained by the patient because of her multiple painful swelling in her hands and elbows. She
has also mentioned new lesions in his ear lobes. The patient is a former smoker with 10 pack year
history and worked as a field laborer.
Doctor’s Diagnosis: Gouty arthritis
Nutrition:
Usual Dietary Intake:
24-hr recall:
Breakfast: Chickpea and legume salad, 1 cup non-fat milk
Snack: Bean sprouts, poached eggs, nut parfait
Lunch: Fried chicken sandwich from McDonald’s, French fries, 32-oz iced tea
Late afternoon: 2 c chips, 1 beer
Dinner: 1 breast, fried Fried Chicken, 1½ c potato salad, ¼ c green
bean casserole, ½ c fruit salad, 1 c baked beans, iced tea
Identify solutions on how you will solve the patient's problem. What may happen once
you apply the given intervention/s? Discuss the theoretical outcomes of your
intervention and cite reference journals to justify claims.
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