NURS 432 -Patho/Pharm II - Case Studies.

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NURS 432 -Patho/Pharm II - Case Studies/NURS 432 -Patho/Pharm II - Case Studies. Cases #53, 54, 57 & 58. Case studies- Case #53 Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 Group member names: Group 11: Bea Cru... z, Amber Jabob, Anastasia Solomou, Aruna Somwaru, Christina Walsh Patient Case Question 1. “Some people I know with diabetes can take pills,” says S.C. “Why can’t I take pills instead of having to take insulin?” she asks. What is an appropriate response to her question? Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disorder where the pancreatic islet cells are being destroyed. Patient Case Question 2. What is the single greatest risk factor for type 1 diabetes melli- tus that this patient has? Family history because it can be inherited. [Show More]

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