Introduction Diabetes A group of metabolic disease characterized by elevated level of glucose in the blood resulting from defects in insulin secretion‚ insulin action or both. It is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin. Basic pathology is Insulin
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criteria about Mr. Doe: 1. Personal History: 65 years old‚ married with two children. 2. Medical History: Diabetes Mellitus‚ Hypertension‚ Renal Stones‚ Anemia‚ Acne‚ Prostatic Hyperplasia‚ Muscular Dystrophy‚ Hemiplegia‚ Coronary Artery Disease‚ G.E.R.D. and ED. The Triage Nurse asked the patient to wait for his turn‚ until Dr. Johnson examines him. A. Definitions: Diabetes Mellitus: a disorder in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin‚ or cells in the body stop responding to
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Monosaccharide Carbohydrate ACTION: After absorption from GI tract‚ glucose is distributed in the tissues and provides a prompt increase in circulating blood sugar Onset: 10 min Indications: Patients with altered mental status and known history of diabetes mellitus Contraindications: Unconsciousness; known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days; patient who is unable to swallow Dose: Route: Oral DOSAGE/ROUTE:Adult: One tube or packet; repeat
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62-66. Cohen‚ E.‚ & Cesta‚ T. (2005). Nursing case management: From essentials to advanced practice applications. St. Louis‚ MO: Elsevier Mosby. Greisinger‚ A.‚ Balkrishnan‚ R.‚ Shenolikar‚ R.‚ Wehmanen‚ O.‚ Muhammad‚ S.‚ & Champion‚ P. (2004). Diabetes care management participation in a primary care setting and subsequent hospitalization risk. Disease Management‚ 7(4)‚ 325-332. Hillegass‚ B.‚ Smith‚ D.‚ & Phillips‚ S. (2002). Changing managed care to care management: Innovations in nursing practice
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can also be an effective treatment for scurvy. * The fruit’s carminative effects help relieve stomach pain. * fruit extract from macopa ameliorates insulin resistance therefore this fruit is potentially effective in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. * The bark‚ leaves‚ and roots are useful in treating other illnesses. Scrapings of the inner bark or a decoction of the hard bark can cure sore throat‚ thrush‚ and diarrhea. * The powdered leaves are effective in treating cracked tongues
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Comparing the Usefulness of the Non-Mydriatic Fundus Camera to the Direct Ophthalmoscope for Medical Education Summary Since fundus examination is essential for some cases to evaluate the health of the eye. Ophthalmoscope is a basic instrument for examining the fundus. However‚ it has many clinical and educational restrictions. Therefore‚ invention of non-mydriatic automatic fundus camera could benefit clinical practice as well as educational purposes. In this study I focus the light on the ability
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denies suicidal ideations this time. C.S. also has a history of Diabetes type II that is normally controlled with oral medications. She states that she checks her blood glucose at home and it has been in the 200mg/dl range for the past month. Current blood glucose is 256mg/dl. C.S. is to be discharged tomorrow with a new prescription for insulin. Assessment data that indicates learning need: C.S. was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) 3 years ago that has been controlled with the oral
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Weight loss without trying to lose weight. No chest pain. No SOB (Shortness of Breath) No vomiting No urinary tract infection Past Medical History Patient has Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension but under review Family History and Social History A few family members has Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension. Social History : Non alcoholic‚ Non smoker. Vital Sign Blood Pressure : 136/75 mmHg. Pulse Rate : 67/min (irregular rhythm) Temperature : 37°c Respiratory
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an undergraduate‚ has normal PCO2 levels‚ high H+ levels‚ low pH and bicarbonate levels. What type of disturbance is Gossip suffering from and what might cause this? If his PCO2 were elevated‚ would your answer change? Explain. 2. Diabetes mellitus produces many homeostatic imbalances‚ including acidosis. The pH imbalance is due to ketoacidosis‚ which results from excessive accumulation of byproducts of fat metabolism‚ as the body cannot meet energy needs from carbohydrate metabolism. Sally
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and we had scheduled _____(Nova...) prior to coming in today. He is coming in _____(asymptomatic) and has not had any recent symptoms‚ although he does occasionally pass stones spontaneously. His past medical history is significant for COPD‚ diabetes mellitus‚ osteoarthritis‚ gastroesophageal reflux disease‚ hypertension‚ hyperlipidemia‚ kidney stones‚ neuropathy‚ and tracheomalacia. His past surgical history includes the shock wave lithotripsy‚ the tracheostomy‚ hemorrhoidectomy‚ and knee arthroscopy
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