General health over past year
would be considered average.
Have had 4 recent absences, 1
due to broken hand and 3 due to
a cold which was passed on from
a family member. Codral flu
tablets were used to speed up
the recovery process.
To keep healthy I try to balance.
Right diet, exercise, amount of
sleep. Sometimes this is difficult
when I'm pressed for time. At
times I use homeopathics as an
alternative to medicines. I do not
drink or smoke. I often do
self-examinations of my body
including breasts. Have had no
accidents recently
Nutritional-Metabolic
Pattern
For breakfast I usually have a
protein shake, Lunch is generally a
sandwich and dinner is vegetables
and meat. Snacks are fruit,
occasionally some biscuits or a
muffin. I do not consume
carbohydrates past lunch time. I
am lactose intolerant and therefore
avoid dairy. I also try to remain as
gluten free as possible. I drink
between 2 and 5 litres of water on
a normal day
Weight 71kg,
Height 174cm,
BMI 23.
I bruise easily. I get eczema in my
elbow and knee bend during summer
when I sweat a lot which is treated
with dermal veen. My teeth, nails and
hair are all in good condition
Elimination Pattern
No Issues. Urinary and
Bowel elimination occurs
frequently. No discomfort,
problem controlling or
laxatives needed. No
excessive perspiration or
odor problems.
Activity- Exercise Pattern
I am fully independent conducting all
activities. I have sufficient energy for all
required activities. I exercise for at least 30
minutes everyday. I play volleyball every
Tuesday night. Wednesdays I do group circuit
training and the other days I do independent
exercises which includes pilates, running,
weights. I am able to stand on my feet for 6
hours straight. For leisure I watch TV or ride
my motorbike.
Sleep-rest Pattern
I sleep for 7-8 hours every night. I
am a deep sleeper and am rarely
disturbed once I'm asleep. I easily
fall asleep however I have a habit of
falling asleep with my TV on. I often
feel very tired and struggle to beat
fatigue.
Cognitive-Perceptual
Pattern
I have no hearing or memory difficulties. I
do have very poor eye-sight which is aided
by the use of glasses. My eyesight was last
checked 2011 and had not changed hardly
from my first check up in 2004. I am a visual
learner, I learn best by seeing something be
done, I find it hard to make important
decisions because I worry I'll make the
wrong choice.
Self-perception -
Self-concept Pattern
I would describe
myself as confident,
mature, bubbly. Most of
the time I feel good
about myself. I have a
strong head and I find
that sometimes when
my body doesn't think it
can cope my mind pulls
through. I am often
frustrated by people.
For example having to
work with people who
are lazy or
incompetent. Though I
am able to cope and
remain in control with
most tough situations.
Roles-Relationships
Pattern
I live with my Mum(40), Dad(41), Sister(14)
and Brother(8). Sometimes my older brother
(20) likes to cause tension however this only
affects our family when he's around which he
isn't most of the time. I am not expected to
take on extra responsibilities in my family.
Hospitalization stresses my mother but
illnesses are dealt with accordingly, usually
with lots of rest, I am apart of many social
groups from work, sport and school. Generally
things go well. I am surrounded by a lot of
loving people who I feel comfortable with. I am
lucky to have a supportive network.
Values-Beliefs Pattern
I have a lot of big goals for my life many which are long term
but I set small goals which I feel will help me to achieve
bigger things. Most of the time I get what I want. I am
Catholic and I look to God for reasoning when things go bad
or when I need help. My religion provides me with a lot of
answers,
Coping-Stress Tolerance Pattern
Other people often say I live a very stressful life however I would not
consider that I do. I feel I am good at dealing well under pressure, I am
usually very calm especially in situations where others are not. I often
remain calm because I know that stressing only makes situations worse. I
talk things over with my mum if I need another opinion or just some
support. I do not use any drugs, medicine or alcohol to deal with problems.