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Synopsis of Client History

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Synopsis of Client History
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 230 lb
Race: African American
Vital Signs:
• Blood pressure: 140/90 mm Hg
• Pulse rate: 80 beats/min
• Respiration rate: 16 rpm
1. Under the care of a physician? No
2. Hospitalized within the past 5 years? Yes
• Reason: Broke arm while playing basketball
3. Has or had the following conditions:
• No report of systemic problems
4. Current medications:
• Sometimes uses a nicotine patch
5. Smokes or uses tobacco products?
• Yes (cigarettes, about one pack per day for the past 3 years)
Medical History
The client reports he has good health. He works out daily and takes care of his body. He shows a hypertension Stage 1 blood pressure and reports smoking one pack of cigarettes per day.
Dental History
The client has not been to the dentist in 5 years owing to a bad experience with his last dentist. He has 2 mm to 5 mm of clinical attachment loss in the posterior areas and no bleeding on probing. He has signs of chronic periodontitis. The dental restorations in his mouth are in very good condition, and there are no clinical signs of dental caries. His oral hygiene appears to be good.
Social History
The client reports that he is very active in sports and in the community.
Chief Complaint
The client is very anxious about dental treatment today.
-The client's apparent lack of knowledge about how smoking affects periodontal and systemic health status would fall under which unmet human need?

Definitions:

Withhold Access

The act of denying or restricting availability to certain resources, information, or locations.

Information

Data, facts, or details that are provided or learned about something or someone.

Legitimate Authority

Power that is recognized and accepted by others as rightful and proper within a social or organizational structure.

Polite Requests

Expressions used to make solicitations in a courteous and respectful manner.