CARE PLAN- Low socioeconomic status HELP

[radioradio]

I am currently doing my first nursing care plan and my patient was admitted with a high blood sugar. He is overweight and eats fast food, but he could no longer afford his insulin. Now, i have one diagnosis of Behavior, risk-prone health related to low socioeconomic status as evidenced by the patient stating he could no longer afford his insulin. Whats getting me is what possible goals or interventions could I have for that. The main issue seems to be a lack of monetary funds for his medication and I cant figure out what I can do. If he cant afford it then he cant afford it. Any help on what i can do?

[anonymousstudent]

Maybe you could take it from the nutritional imballance: more than body requires standpoint. Working on his diet would improve his overall health and help with the high bs. Just an idea, if you're not married to yours.

[radioradio]

Thanks! Ill see what I come up with.

[coast2coast]

agree w/ anonymousstudent, if he's a type II diabetic then the cheapest way to manage the disease is with behaviour changes.

[CuriousMe]

I am currently doing my first nursing care plan and my patient was admitted with a high blood sugar. He is overweight and eats fast food, but he could no longer afford his insulin. Now, i have one diagnosis of Behavior, risk-prone health related to low socioeconomic status as evidenced by the patient stating he could no longer afford his insulin. Whats getting me is what possible goals or interventions could I have for that. The main issue seems to be a lack of monetary funds for his medication and I cant figure out what I can do. If he cant afford it then he cant afford it. Any help on what i can do?

You could also do a bit of phone research on resources in your area. Is there a sliding scale clinic with a pharmacy? Does he qualify for a pharmaceutical company's disadvantaged patient plan? Talk to some RN's (or a social worker if there's one on your floor) and see what resources are out there.

[starmickey03, MSN, RN]

You could also do a bit of phone research on resources in your area. Is there a sliding scale clinic with a pharmacy? Does he qualify for a pharmaceutical company's disadvantaged patient plan? Talk to some RN's (or a social worker if there's one on your floor) and see what resources are out there.

In addition to this you could look at health plans for low income individuals. If he doesnt have enough money to afford his medications maybe he qualifies for Medicaid. Most county health departments also have health plans for individuals who fall under the poverty level (if he is in this category).