Diabetics Case Study Diabetes is of high incidence in the United States affecting children and adults of different ethnics groups and levels of education. Today we will discuss Diabetes, management, factors that interfere with its Control and the complication. The challenges of Mr. Reyes diabetes control and how this affects the family. Education to the public on prevention of diabetes by weight management and exercise is Imperative at an early age. Diabetes is a manageable disease which we can
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Diabetes Case Study NUR/427 January 13, 2011 Diabetes Case Study Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that affects millions of people across the nation. According to LeMone and Burke (2008), “Approximately 1.3 million new cases of DM are diagnosed each year in the United States” (pg 563). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 23.6 million people in the United States have DM. Collectively 17.9 million people were diagnosed and 5.7 million people were undiagnosed
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Case Study NSG/340 March 3, 2015 Sandra Gilderson, MSN/Ed, RN Case Study Y.L. laboratory result The fasting glucose is over the limits, fasting should be no more 126. HgbA1c is over limits and should be less than 6.5 or 7 the most. Her cholesterol demonstrates hyperlipidemia with low HDL. UA demonstrates glycosuria which represents a degree of damage in the kidneys. The lab result presented is not within normal range and patient is also at risk for heart disease. Methods for diagnosis
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Diabetes Case Study Reflection NUR 427 February 23rd, 2015 Amy Highland Diabetes Case Study Reflection The graded assignment and feedback discussed the missed opportunity for education in consistently following Jenna’s recommended dietary changes. Her noncompliance was due to a lack of understanding of the pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes. As a 14 year old, Jenna displayed feelings of resentment and being singled out in her family. Familial education may have proved beneficial for
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hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis (Mattson Porth, 2015). This condition can be life threatening. Ketones are developed in the blood because of there being not enough insulin. Often, with type 1 DM a patient is diagnosed because of being in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA happens when there is no insulin or the use of insulin is inadequate. When there is not the right amount of insulin or no insulin this leads to the rapid breakdown of energy stores. The energy stores that are broken-down are
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|[pic] |History and Physical | |Name |Larry Garcia |Date | |Gender |M | |Allergies | |DOB |12/21/1965 |Age |45 | |
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cope with Diabetic retinopathy? What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease (DED) is normally used for a group of eye diseases that patients with diabetes mellitus may get as a complication of diabetes. Diabetic eye disease can be the cause of severe vision loss or blindness, above all. Diabetic eye disease includes diabetic retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is one of the complications of diabetes out of tripathy. Diabetic retinopathy
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There are many situations in the case study of Juan Duran that can be compared to the related theories in which were presented this week. The two theories in which will be most useful in meeting the needs for the patient Juan Duran are Dorothea Orem’s Model in which will look at self care as well as Betty Neuman’s Theory in which will present with the stressors in life and their effects. Mr. Duran has many obstacles to overcome including poor vision, loss of a daughter, wife not able to speak
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Case Study Carrol Godwin Southern New Hampshire University HCM 500 1. What if the study had shown the emergency department (ED) was implementing a lab information system rather than an EMR, How would that impact patient flow? Explain. 2. What would have changed if the implementation was planned for the early summer or late spring? 3. What elements are needed in order to ensure patient safety? 4. Depending on your discipline, address one of the following questions (you may respond to both
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Case study 1 Jeremy, age 17, will be graduating from high school in the spring. His mother, a single parent, tells you that she is concerned because graduation is quickly approaching and Jeremy has made no plans for what he will do with his life after graduation. Whenever Jeremy mentions the topic, his mother tells him, this is what you must do, and begins to outline the steps he must take. Jeremy just walks away. Jeremy's mother comes to the clinic to seek help from the nurse. She asks, 'What
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