A Day in the Life The following three scenarios of a person undergoing a cancer journey illustrate the application of BehavioralRx engagement methods and how they contribute to sleep hygiene:
++ Time of Day Management ++ Stress Management ++ Home Environment Management
Rachel Ducker
Patient:
42
Age:
Overcoming Breast Cancer
Scenario:
Rachel Ducker is a fifth-grade teacher for Gold Elementary School. After school, she coaches the local swim team. In her free time, she continues to enjoy swimming at the local Y and looks forward to her book club every other week. Rachel is a proud mom of two, Nicole, 8 and Brody, 4. For the last 5 months, Rachel has been on the journey towards overcoming breast cancer. Yesterday, Rachel had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. After surgery, she was moved to the recovery room where staff monitored her body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. From the recovery room she was admitted into a hospital room where she will stay for a few days. During this time, she will meet with a physical therapist who will show her exercises to prevent arm and shoulder stiffness on the side where the mastectomy was completed. This will also help prevent the formation of scar tissue.
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