Question Answered step-by-step 1. The patient, Angelina Lopez, is a 44-year-old woman who was… 1. The patient, Angelina Lopez, is a 44-year-old woman who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on admission for a wound infection of her right foot. She stepped on a piece of a small toy while walking in her bare feet at home. The toy broke the skin of the foot and lodged there, leading to infection. She was unaware of the presence of the toy and sought medical help only when her foot began to drain purulent fluid and smell. Examination of her retinas shows damage indicating she has had diabetes for at least 10 years. She is overweight and hypertensive (for which she has just been prescribed an anti-hypertensive). She is crying and tells you that her grandmother in Mexico died after an amputation because of diabetes. She says she just doesn’t understand how she “caught” diabetes and is worried that she too will die young.A. What specific risk factors led to the wound infection?B. What will you tell her about “catching” diabetes?C. Is she or is she not at risk for dying young? Why or why not?D. What will you say immediately to address her worry?E. What are the teaching priorities for this patient?2. A patient with hypothyroidism is receiving Synthroid for hormone replacement. The nurse knows that thyroid hormones interact with certain medications.What are the education needs of patients requiring corticosteroid therapy?3. You are caring for a patient with Addison disease, which results in adrenocortical insufficiency.A. What are three types of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex?B. Which hormones are involved in Addison disease? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
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