Reference no: EM133543675

Emma is a 35-year-old Metis woman with a 10-year history of Type 2 DM. She also has peripheral vascular disease, high cholesterol and vision changes. She is admitted to the medical unit for gastroenteritis and blood glucose level of 17.5 mmol/L.

Subjective data: "My vision is blurred, and I have trouble with my central vision" "I am scared I'm going to fall when I come down the stairs because I can't tell how deep the steps are."

Objective: BP 160/90, HR 89, O2 94% on r/a CBG 17.5 and waist 39 inches with BMI of 31.

Questions:

1. What, if any, diagnostic tests do you anticipate that the physician will order for this client? Explain your response.

2. Identify TWO priority nursing dx for this client (can be actual or potential)

3. Identify TWO expected client outcomes for each diagnose identified.

4. What are some key issues you would include the client's discharge teaching plan? Provide rationale.

5. How can the nurse provide culturally competent care for this client?