[Answered]: Michael Goulian, 22 years old, experienced severe…

Michael Goulian, 22 years old, experienced severe head trauma in a motor vehicle crash 2 months ago and has been hospitalized ever since. He has Broca aphasia and, as a result of damage to his frontal region, has difficulty putting words together to form complete sentences. This has also altered his personality leaving him moody, temperamental, and prone to outbursts of frustration. Mr. Goulian’s mobility is hampered by weakness in both legs and difficulty controlling movement. he has strong family support, and his parent want him to live with them until he is able to function independently. After discharge he will receive speech therapy, occupational therapy,, and physical therapy. social services has been involved in helping him pay for the cost of health care (he has not medical insurance) as well as in meeting his financial needs after discharge until he can return to his job. Dietary services would like to meet with both Mr. Goulian and his mother, who will be providing his meals, to help him meet his nutritional needs. Secondary to an extended need for mechanical ventilation, respiratory therapy is involved in Mr. Goulian’s care and will facility home oxygen administration due to what is expected to be an extended need for maintenance of his tracheostomy.