2- Case Study: DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2

Case Study: DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2
Instructions: Please open the attach sample of our case study. This should be on APA7. 7-8 pages total including cover sheet and References. You need to put at least 5 references and also put the medications he’s taking. I also attached the labs of the patient that you might need.
Please follow the format in the sample case study and follow the RUBRIC for grading
Patient name: Allen Smith
Date of Birth: 09/01/1941
Admission date: 5/25/2019
Allergy: No known Allergy
Admission Diagnosis: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Secondary Diagnosis: Hypertension

Mr. Allen smith is a 81 yrs old male who is long term SCI resident. He has the ability to respond to pressure related discomfort. Patient is alert and oriented. Slow to respond at times and has difficulty finding his words or expressing his feelings. Patient has foley catheter in place draining yellow, clear, urine. Patient is aware of his own limitations and understand to call help when needed. Bed Siderails upx4 – patient’s preference. Heels offload with pillow. Slept well through the night. Non-compliant of turning every 2 hours.
Pain in lower extremities. Braden scale is 11 which is high risk for pressure ulcer. Patient has weak limbs upper and lower extremities.

Bathing: total dependent
Dressing: total dependent
Eating: independent
Mobility: Extensive assistance
Oral hygiene: independent
Toileting: total dependent
Skin color: normal for ethnic group
Skin temp: warm
Skin moisture moist
Skin turgor: with in normal limits
Nutrition: usual food intake ( regular diet)
Patient medications:
– Metformin Tab, oral
– Insulin NpH Human 100 units/mL Novolin R 100 units/mL give 3 units
– hydrochlorotiazide 12.5 mg ( for hypertension) 1 tab/daily

Patient labs:
Result Range:
WBC 8.22 4-00 – 11.00
RBC 3.52 4.33 – 5.63
HEMOGLOBIN 10.6 13.5 – 17.0
HEMATOCRIT 33.3 39.0 – 50.0
RDW – CV 13.7 11.7 – 15.2
RDW – SD 47.2 36.8 – 49.6
PLATELET 212 150 – 400
MPV 9.2 9.2 – 12.5

Glucometer 92mg/dL 60 – 100

Pt: Vitals: BP – 120/69
Temperature: 97.8
Pulse: 87
Respirations: 18
Height: 78 inches