THE DIABETIC PATIENT - PATIENT AND FAMILY TEACHING

Rick has a history of Type2 Diabetes Mellitus. His blood glucose has been
high and he has Insulin ordered twice a day. It is midnight and he is requesting
his wife brings snacks from home. He has an ankle ulcer and gangrene of the
big toe. What would Rick's care plan include?
- patient and family teaching
-blood glucose monitoring
-circulation checks and monitoring of wound healing of the affected foot.
 PVD ( Peripheral Vascular Disease may complicate Diabetes Mellitus.
Patient and family teaching is very important.



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