Edward Martin Room
Edward Martin , 44-year-old male recently discharged from an
outpatient partial hospitalization for paranoid schizophrenia. He
was experiencing delusions and causing a public disturbance.
Edward was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at age 28
and had one suicide attempt via overdose at age 32. Edward
has had episodic hospitalizations for hallucinations and
delusions resulting from non-adherence to his medication
regimen. Edward’s comorbidities include generalized anxiety
disorder and hypertension.
Medications: NKDA. Risperdal (risperidone) 3 mg one tablet twice
daily by mouth Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5 mg one tablet daily by
mouth. Melatonin one tablet daily one hour before bed Lisinopril
10 mg one tablet daily by mouth Surgical history: Appendectomy
age 10 Social history: Edward lives alone and receives
medication-monitoring services. He has worked at the meat
packing plant for seven years. He received short-term disability
during his outpatient partial hospitalization and is returning to
work this week.
You responded correctly to 10 out of 10 evaluations:
Category
Your
response Explanation
Community Assessment Increased
acuity
Community assessment needs are increased for Edward. The community ass for mental illness,
public transportation, options for socialization and recreati recognition of triggers for anxiety in
the community.
Culture/Beliefs/Spirituali
Normal
There is no current evidence of culture/beliefs/spirituality concerns with Edwa
ty acuity
Disease/Illness
