18 Oct M. G. is a 62-year-old man with diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago, who presents to the outpatient diabetes clinic for a routine preventive checkup
M. G. is a 62-year-old man with diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago, who presents to the outpatient diabetes clinic for a routine preventive checkup.
Subjective Data
Complains of occasional dizziness when rising in the morning
Follows 1600-calorie diabetic diet
Married with two grown children
Retired construction worker
Goes to the gym three times a week
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 P 118 R 18 BP 120/68
Glucose reading: 96
Weight: 165
Height: 5 feet, 8 inches
Questions
1. What type of assessment should the nurse perform on this patient?
2. What prevention level is this visit?
3. What other prevention levels should be included in this patient’s care?
4. What step-by-step approach should the nurse take to identify and resolve this patient’s problem?
5. What interventions might be included in the plan of care for this patient?
