Rachel Brown is a 69yr old female who presents to the GP clinic today for her annual health assessment. Rachel advises that she has pain in her left hip and suffers from osteoarthritis. She has...

Rachel Brown is a 69yr old female who presents to the GP clinic today for her annual health assessment. Rachel advises that she has pain in her left hip and suffers from osteoarthritis. She has recently had a minor fall in her kitchen with nil injuries. Dr Go suggests that a community nurse assess her for a falls risk. Dr Go also notes she has a reddened area on her heel that does not blanch under pressure.  Rachel also stated she has not opened her bowels for 4 days and has irregular bowel motions.  You conduct a full set of vital signs which are as follows:
Temp 37.1C
HR: 80bpm
BP: 130/85
RR: 15bpm
Spo2: 98% RA

Please choose one of the following risk factors:
1.    Impaired mobility
2.    Impaired skin integrity
3.    Alteration in bowel movement



Based on the findings you, the RN, discuss some strategies (nursing interventions) with Rachel and has asked her to return for a follow-up appointment in one month.
From the above case study identify ONE (1) risk factor that will impact on this person’s health.  In 500 words discuss how your chosen risk factor will affect Rachel’s health and wellbeing if not treated. Discuss one (1) strategy (nursing intervention) you would recommend to Rachel in order to maintain his health and wellbeing.  Please provide a rationale supported by the health literature for your chosen strategy/intervention.
The structure of your discussion should be as follows:

1.    Introduction (50 words)
•    State the risk factor to be discussed
•    Outline the main points of your discussion
2.     Body of the discussion (400 words)
•    Identify the nursing intervention that relates to your chosen risk factor

•    Discuss the rationale for its implementation and how this aligns with the identified risk factor to support the person’s wellbeing.

3.    Conclusion  ( 50 words)
•    Summarise the main points of your discussion