George is a 45-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He lives with his 71-year-old mother who provides his meals and washes his clothes. George has recently changed medication to an Atypical anti-psychotic and has gained over 8 kg in the last 6 months. He has recently complained of chest pain and breathlessness. a.Explain your understanding of the Cardiac system? b.Explain why George’s mental and physical health may impact on each other and why this is important to consider? c. What interventions would you suggest(please provide a rationale)?
George is a 45-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He lives with his 71-year-old mother who provides his meals and washes his clothes. George has recently changed medication to an Atypical anti-psychotic and has gained over 8 kg in the last 6 months. He has recently complained of chest pain and breathlessness. a.Explain your understanding of the Cardiac system? b.Explain why George’s mental and physical health may impact on each other and why this is important to consider? c. What interventions would you suggest(please provide a rationale)?
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George is a 45-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He lives with his 71-year-old mother who provides his meals and washes his clothes. George has recently changed medication to an Atypical anti-psychotic and has gained over 8 kg in the last 6 months. He has recently complained of chest pain and breathlessness.
a.Explain your understanding of the Cardiac system?
b.Explain why George’s mental and physical health may impact on each other and why this is important to consider?
c. What interventions would you suggest(please provide a rationale)?
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