Module 1 Demonstrating

In this assignment, you will work on a case study involving a patient with diabetes. Please complete the following steps:

Case Study Information:

• Case Study Evidence Based Practice

1. G. is a 62-year-old man with diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago, who presents to the outpatient diabetes clinic for a routine preventive checkup.

• Subjective Data
• Complains of occasional dizziness when rising in morning
• Follows 1600-calorie diabetic diet
• Married with two grown children
• Retired construction worker
• Goes to the gym three times a week
• Objective Data
• Vital signs: T 37 P 118 R 18 BP 120/68
• Glucose reading: 96
• Weight: 165
• Height: 5 feet, 8 inches
• Questions:

1. What type of assessment should the nurse perform on this patient?
2. What prevention level is this visit?
3. What other prevention levels should be included in this patients care?
4. What step-by-step approach should the nurse take to identify and resolve this patients

• problem?

1. What interventions might be included in the plan of care for this patient?

Submission:

• Prepare your responses to these questions.
• Compile your answers into a document, ensuring it is well-organized and clearly presented.
• Upload your document to your instructor for evaluation.

Note: This assignment is designed to test your understanding of evidence-based practice and your ability to apply it to a real patient scenario. Be thorough and thoughtful in your responses.