Mrs Christine Smith is a 76-year-old female who is in your ward after a total hip replacement 3 days ago for severe osteoarthritis. Christine has Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and has struggled with weight...

Mrs Christine Smith is a 76-year-old female who is in your ward after a total hip replacement 3 days ago for severe osteoarthritis. Christine has Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and has struggled with weight gain, to which currently, she has a BMI of 32. Christine recently underwent to a sleep study at the recommendation of her GP and was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Now, she uses a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in the form of a CPAP machine. Christine has mentioned that she is struggling with the complexities of her chronic conditions. Answer the following questions: A) Taking into account the perspective of the Australian National Health Priorities (AIHW, 1997), define the health problems and related disabilities associated with Christine's medical diagnosis and critically discuss the relationship of her chronic illness/co-morbidities with the associated risks for deterioration. B) Consider and describe the individual health determinants of Christine that would influence health outcomes and care considerations. C) Identify and justify three (3) secondary and/or tertiary health promotion strategies currently relevant to any person in the general population with the chronic medical conditions that Christine presents with. D) With the consideration of Christine's developmental stage and her health determinants, discuss self-care management strategies that would address her unique health problems and health care needs.