K.J. is a 47-year-old black man with diabetes. He also has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, and is 50 pounds overweight. He was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 42 years old and has a sister with diabetes. He is compliant with his medication and is an avid golfer. He works as a police officer and is married with three teenage daughters.
What are K.J.’s risk factors for diabetes? Which are modifiable?
What type of diabetes would he be diagnosed with?
How can the nurse plan care to help K.J. manage his disease? Be specific.
What diagnostic tests would the nurse expect to be ordered for K.J.? What are the nursing implications for these?
What are the effects of diabetes on other organs?
List one evidence-based resource the nurse can use to advance his/her knowledge of the disease. Provide a brief summary of something you learned from this resource.
List at least one credible internet resource the nurse can provide to K.J. to enhance the patient education about her disease. Explain why you think it is credible.
