ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The completion of this case analysis could not have been possible without the

participation and assistance of the following persons whose contributions are sincerely

appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.

The College of Health Sciences Dean, Ma. Teresa Fajardo, RN, MAN, for allowing

us to conduct a case study at Region 1 Medical Center and for all the support.

To Ma’am Barbie Cabalo, RN, RM., our clinical instructor, for their enduring

patience, guidance, and supervision, which meant so much for the completion of this

case analysis.

To all the staff members of Region 1, surgical ward, for taking the time to provide

valuable information and cooperation they have embarked through cordial support.

To Patient X and their family, for being approachable, and for participating in our

case analysis.

And above all, to the God Almighty, the author of knowledge and wisdom, and for

his countless love.

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