MRS. G. Case Study Assignment by Lisa Ulrich, Primary Diagnosis New-onset Type 2 Diabetes, ICD-10 E11.9, NR-601

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MRS. G. CASE STUDY 1 Case Study Assignment Lisa Ulrich NR-601- Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Chamberlain College of Nursing This case study's primary purpose as a nurse practitio... ner is to diagnose and formulate a plan using subjective/ objective data provided. This paper will also discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process chosen, positive and negative findings for the diagnosis, and medications, diagnostics, referrals, education, and follow-up using evidence-based practice. Also, this paper will cover comorbidity and how it can impact a patient’s life. Finally, the nurse practitioner will be predicting monthly medication/over-the-counter expenses, using added resources for the medication to be more cost sufficient, and why nurse practitioners need to use cost-efficient ways to aid their patient's cost. Patient Mrs. G. chief complaints of weight gain, increased urination, and fatigue. Assessment Primary Diagnosis: New-onset Type 2 Diabetes, ICD-10 E11.9 pathophysiology: Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease process that is characterized by the bodies inability to effectively regulate blood glucose levels due to the body resisting the effects of insulin that is secreted by the beta cells from the pancreas to lower blood glucose, or the pancreas is not secreting enough insulin, (Keresztes, P., Peacock-Johnson, A. 2019), Common signs and symptoms include polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and fatigue, (Keresztes, P., Peacock-Johnson, A. 2019). [Show More]

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