Diabetes Patient Concept Map
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Assessment Case Study: Evidence-Based Patient-Centered Concept Map
Patient Info:
Patient is not willing to take insulin. Patient also exhibits lack of self care do to time and not having a great support system.
Most Urgent Nursing Diagnosis Name:
Diabetes
Most Urgent Nursing Diagnosis Full Description:
Patient is having trouble with being able to control her blood sugar.
Most Urgent Nursing Diagnosis Assessment/Diagnostics:
Patient must be provided teaching materials on exercise and healthy eating habits. Patient must be taught how to properly use a glucometer and the importance of insulin.
Most Urgent Nursing Diagnosis Treatments/Medications:
Insulin, Metformin
Most Urgent Nursing Diagnosis Outcomes:
Patient will have a great response to the treatment. Will begin with Metformin and will come back for an A1C to determine if treatment is appropriate.