Jack Storis - Community Health Swift River; Complete Evaluations and Explanations_ Fall 2021

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Jack Storis - Community Health Swift River Jack Storis Room Jack Storis, 39-year-old male with diagnosed glioblastoma mulitforme (GBM). Jack underwent a craniotomy a year ago for removal of gliobla... stoma and subsequent fractional radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Jack’s prescribed level of care is routine, intermittent home hospice care. Jack’s neurologic function has rapidly declined over the past 4-6 weeks. He is experiencing generalized muscle weakness with left unilateral loss of function, extreme lethargy, frequent seizures, and has had a notable decline in his mental function. Jack has been taking medications for depression and anxiety since his diagnosis a year ago. Jack is 6 foot 3 inches tall and currently weighs 195. He has had a 30-pound weight loss over the past few months. Medications: Levetiracetam 500 mg orally twice a day Decadron 4 mg orally twice a day Lorazepam 4 mg orally twice a day Amitriptyline 100 mg orally once daily. Surgical history: Significant for craniotomy 1 year ago for removal of the GBM. Social history: Jack lives at home with his wife and 5-year-old son. His mother spends a significant amount of time at the house assisting with his care. He is currently unemployed. Jack previously worked in road construction has been unable work for the last 3 months due seizures and decrease in his neurologic function. The family has a hospital bed set up in their living room. The family is interested in obtaining other equipment for the home and additional assistance in his care. Jack has met the eligibility criteria for home hospice care. [Show More]

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