GORDONS FUNCTIONAL PATTERN Before Hospitalization Patient seldom go to the health center nor go to the hospital for consultation.

Minor illnesses were usually treated with over the counter drugs. During Hospitalization She understood that her condition may be relieved and cured if she drink all the medications given by the physician and followed all the therapeutic actions and regimens of the institution for her treatment. It also comes into her mind that maintaining her health is very important. Her frequent meal while she is confined was soft foods like porridge and soup. Less salty foods are also required for her. She was also encouraged to eat fruits rich in Vitamin C such as orange and vegetables properly cooked to increase her immune system. Her fluid intake is at least 7 to 8 glass per day. Normal bowel elimination early in the morning is also the routine of the patient. Her urination is increased with at least 6 to 7 Analysis She became more aware and concern of her health and she is responding positively to her treatment regimens.

Health Perception/Health Management Pattern

Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern

Patient eats at least three times a day. She eats less rice and carbohydrates but she eats frequently protein rich foods like fish. She also eats vegetables and rarely fruits. She drinks at least 5 to 6 glass of water daily.

She is more conscious and aware of the appropriate foods that will be helpful to manage her condition.

Elimination Pattern

Patient always had her bowel elimination early in the morning. It was often formed rather than loose. She urinates at least 4 to 5

Adhering to proper medication and regimen relieves the signs and symptoms caused by the illness.

Activity-Exercise Pattern

times a day. Patient is a plain housemaid. Household chores serve as her daily exercise. Client had at least 8 hours of sleep. She sleeps at 9 in the evening and wakes up at 5:30 or 6 in the morning. After her chores, she also had her time to rest. Patient was able to read and write. She comprehends and understands well. She can decide on her own. She doesnt think much of what she feels because she just thinks to herself that her condition is somewhat normal and if there were any alterations or problem with her, it was only minor.

Sleep-Rest Pattern

times. She was encouraged to ambulate daily as much as she tolerates. But she is more lying on bed and if not, sitting at the bedside. She has her normal sleep but was interfered every 3 to 4 hours. But she was not having difficulty to go back to sleep.

Her activities were decreased due to her condition.

Interference due to vital signs taking and giving medications.

Cognitive-Perceptual Pattern

Self-Perception/Self Concept Pattern

Role Relationship Pattern

Patient was able to read and write. She comprehends and understands well. She can decide on her own. She then understands the importance of consulting immediately to health care providers if any sign and symptom was experienced. She said that it is better to cure the problem early so the condition and the signs and symptoms will not further aggravate. Patient was single but having a Her sister is the ones taking care live-in relationship. They were of her. Her live-in partner goes living with her parents and she every night because of his work.

Her cognition and perception was normal and maintained.

Realization of importance of healthy lifestyle and not setting aside any pain or abnormal sign or symptom experiencing.

Her family and partner are her support systems

Sexually Reproductive Pattern

Coping Stress Tolerance Pattern

Value- Belief Pattern

helps them if she has something She now somewhat depends to to give. her sister, partner and parents for her financial and emotional support. Patient and her live-in partner She was confined and there were were together few months ago. no sexual practices. They have no child yet but already had sexual practice. She often listens to radio or She also listens to music. She watch television while stress. She sometimes walks in the hallway seldom drinks alcohol with her and talk to her sister. friends. Patient was a roman catholic but She always prays at night. She seldom go to church. She still said that God is always there prays and believes with God. with us when there are problems we are facing.

No sexual pattern due to hospitalization.

She was able to release her stress and able to verbalize it.

Her belief with God was intact and still believes that He is always there for her