Patient John Doe Case Studies
Patient John Doe was brought by the ambulance to the ER. The triage nurse performed the general assessment on the patient and came up with the following information:
Personal History: 65 years old, married with two children.
Medical history: Diabetes Mellitus, Anemia, Hemiplegia
A. Diabetes Mellitus- a disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high because your body is not producing enough insulin to meet its need. The production of insulin is made by the pancreas and helps lower blood glucose. The most common types of diabetes are:
- Type 1 Diabetes: also known as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is an autoimmune condition. It's caused by the body attacking its own pancreas with antibodies. In people with type 1 diabetes, the damaged
Personal History: 65 years old, married with two children.
Medical history: Diabetes Mellitus, Anemia, Hemiplegia
A. Diabetes Mellitus- a disorder in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high because your body is not producing enough insulin to meet its need. The production of insulin is made by the pancreas and helps lower blood glucose. The most common types of diabetes are:
- Type 1 Diabetes: also known as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is an autoimmune condition. It's caused by the body attacking its own pancreas with antibodies. In people with type 1 diabetes, the damaged