Gordon's Functional Pattern

GORDON’S FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PATTERN Client Profile Guadalupe P. Lastimosa, 72 y/o, currently residing at Capt. Claudio, Toledo City, Cebu. She is married with 9 children, a Roman Catholic and a strong believer of God. According to her, “health kay himsog ka ug walay sakit”. She was admitted in the hospital last September 11, 2009 and diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Development History She has no physical impairments. Her health usually changes when the situation of the environment shifts. She often gets cough and colds because of sudden change of temperature. Health Perception-Health Management Pattern She described illness as “dunay hilanat” and health as “himsog ug walay sakit”. She is aware of what health and illness is. But inspite of this, she has a poor management on her health. She only eats when she likes and does not usually take rest. Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern She doesn’t have a good appetite in eating; she cannot consume the meal served. She seldom drinks softrdrinks and alcoholic beverages. She regularly eats 2 times a day, that is, lunch and dinner. She eats fruits more often. Her usual meal composes 1 cup of rice, vegetable soup, and dried fish. She sometimes does not like to eat meat because she has no dentures. Elimination Pattern She eliminated bowel depending on the food she consumed. She urinates regularly especially when the temperature of the environment is low. Activity-Exercise Pattern She doesn’t have a regular routine for exercise. Her usual past time is listening drama in the radio.

Sexuality-Reproduction Pattern She and her partner used to utilize contraceptive methods but they stopped, considering that her partner is allergic to the contraceptives. They have 9 children. Her menopausal period occurred when she was 52 y/o. Sleep-Rest Pattern Usually she sleeps at 8:00 PM and wakes up at 6:00 PM. She doesn’t like to have a rest during afternoon. Her sleeping aids would include 2 pillows, mosquito net, and a blanket. She sleeps together with her husband. Sensory-Perceptual Pattern She has a poor sense of hearing. She doesn’t like to wear eyeglasses because she feels uneasy wearing it. She is nearsighted. Cognitive Pattern Since she cannot hear properly and she cannot easily understand if someone’s instructing her. Role-Relationship Pattern She always stays in the house. She can sometimes do the household chores such as sweeping the floor and dusting. Self-Perception-Self-Concept Pattern She can identify herself and oriented in where she is. Coping Stress Tolerance Pattern She is not always that stressed because she only does sweeping and dusting. She doesn’t have any problems regarding her family relationship. She can cope up with her problems by telling and asking support from her youngest son.

Value-Belief Pattern She is a Roman Catholic and strongly believes in God. She sometimes attends mass during Sundays, but regularly she attends mass on Saturdays early morning. She and her family is not a member of any Christian organization.