HEALTH TEACHING PLAN

Health Teaching Plan

Case Study 9 – grp_9

Health Teaching – Case Study 9

Patient Profile:

• Name: Ms. Leena Sharma
• Age: 42 years old
• Diagnosis: Post-Total Knee Replacement Surgery
• Setting: Discharge planning after inpatient recovery

Scenario

Ms. Leena Sharma underwent a right total knee replacement 5 days ago due to severe osteoarthritis. Her recovery has been stable, and she is preparing for discharge in two days. She has a surgical incision with staples on her right knee that will require daily inspection and dressing changes until her follow-up appointment in 10 days.

Leena lives in a two-story home with her teenage daughter and works as a cashier at a grocery store. She expresses concern about managing stairs and the possibility of wound infection. She has also reported difficulty sleeping because of post-operative pain.

Her mobility has improved with physiotherapy, but she still requires a walker for short distances. She is motivated to return to work but is unsure how long recovery will take.