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To discuss:
How will the nursing student nurse intervene success when her colleagues weren’t willing to go for that extra mile to work with vulnerable patients?
Case summary:
The nursing student is caring for a 68-year-old adult male patient Mr. S, who is recently diagnosed with diabetes. In the assessment of the patient, it is found to be that the patient is 50 pounds overweight. The patient gained weight due to lack of exercise and diet maintenance. A plan care was developed for the patient to reduce his weight and maintain his diabetes. During the follow-up visit, the nursing student noticed that the patient has gained 5 pounds extra weight. The patient had an idea that his diabetes could be managed by medication and asks the nursing student about it.
To discuss:
What needs to change to improve quality in this setting?
Case summary:
The nursing student is caring for a 68-year-old adult male patient Mr. S, who is recently diagnosed with diabetes. In the assessment of the patient, it is found to be that the patient is 50 pounds overweight. The patient gained weight due to lack of exercise and diet maintenance. A plan care was developed for the patient to reduce his weight and maintain his diabetes. During the follow-up visit, the nursing student noticed that the patient has gained 5 pounds extra weight. The patient had an idea that his diabetes could be managed by medication and asks the nursing student about it.
To discuss:
What does quality care for Mr. S’s looks like?
Case summary:
The nursing student is caring for a 68-year-old adult male patient Mr. S, who is recently diagnosed with diabetes. In the assessment of the patient, it is found to be that the patient is 50 pounds overweight. The patient gained weight due to lack of exercise and diet maintenance. A plan care was developed for the patient to reduce his weight and maintain his diabetes. During the follow-up visit, the nursing student noticed that the patient has gained 5 pounds extra weight. The patient had an idea that his diabetes could be managed by medication and asks the nursing student about it.
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