Disease process and providing justification

  Case studies allow you to visualize the concepts in the text and apply them to realistic patient situations. Writing about a disease process and providing justification for the assessments and interventions provided will help the student to understand the pathophysiological process and how their nursing care impacts that process. Initial Post Instructions Several months ago R.C., a young 25 year-old man fell while rock climbing; his left leg was wedged tightly into a crevice. The resulting injury was severe and required amputation below the knee. R.C. reported to his physician that he continues to suffer from phantom limb pain. Prior to his accident R.C. was finishing his apprenticeship to become an electrician and just moved into a new townhome he purchased with his high-school girlfriend. Explain how the Gate Control Theory (GCT) relates to this patient. Discuss how this alteration affects the health of this young man during this stage of development in adult life.