African american male with longstanding obesity

Reference no: EM133705626

Question

Dexter is 47-year-old African American male with longstanding obesity (BMI 27 kg/m2). His BP is 160/90 mm Hg. He states that he has a desk job and gets very little physical activity, and he notes that he gets up in the night repeatedly to urinate. His father has diabetes mellitus. His physician suggests that he be screened for diabetes.

Reference no: EM133705626

Questions Cloud

Discuss the role of a registered nurse in quality control : Discuss the role of a registered nurse in quality control and creating a culture of patient safety. National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI).

Parenteral nutrition is literally life saver for patients : Parenteral nutrition (TPN/PN) is literally a life saver for patients. What are some important points you have learned from the journal articles

Discuss patient interaction in which there was transference : Discuss a patient interaction in which there was transference, countertransference, prejudice/biases or judgments that you may be making about the patients.

How the article relates to your clinical issue of interest : A brief (1-paragraph) statement explaining why you chose this peer-reviewed article and/or how it relates to your clinical issue of interest.

African american male with longstanding obesity : Dexter is 47-year-old African American male with longstanding obesity (BMI 27 kg/m2). His BP is 160/90 mm Hg. He states that he has a desk job

Mental health worker dealing with family in crisis : Imagine you are a mental health worker dealing with a family in crisis. The single-parent family is struggling with the oldest child's recent diagnosis

Patient-centered communication on patient satisfaction : This study seeks to investigate the effects of patient-centered communication on patient satisfaction and safety in acute care settings.

Develop a plan of care for the patient : Your patient is a 52-year-old male with a history of smoking and alcohol abuse. Develop a plan of care for the patient. Use the attached concept map.

Signed practice agreement and documented protocol : Virginia is a restrictive state and a signed practice agreement and a documented protocol,

User Account

All Pages