NR 601 Week 5 Case Study Assignment: Mr. Jones 57 year old African American male

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Week 5 Case Study Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Week 5 Case Study The intent of this case study is to present Mr. Jones, a 57-year old ... African American male who presents for his 6-month follow-up. He complains that he has been experiencing new symptoms for 3 months now; such as, increased fatigue, weight gain despite regular exercise, and polydipsia/polyphagia. He also reports polyuria and nocturia. The patient presents requesting more education as well as an evaluation for new symptoms. In this case study, I will discuss the subjective and objective findings. From the findings I will discuss my primary, secondary, and differential diagnosis for Mr. Jones. I will also discuss the intended diagnostics, medications, education, referral, and follow-up for the patient. Medication cost an be a barrier for patient adherence so I will also research the most affordable mediation cost. Assessment Primary Diagnosis: Diabetes Mellitus II (E11.9) Pathophysiology: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is a metabolic condition that ca be a result of decreased insulin production or increased insulin resistance. Due to the insufficient amount of insulin, hyperglycemia results, this can result in fatigue, polydipsia/polyphagia, and un- intentional weight loss (Morrison, Shubina, Goldberg, & Turchin, 2013). Pertinent positive findings: polydipsia/polyphagia, polyuria, HGA1C [Show More]

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