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You are an Enrolled nurse working in primary health care. 

A new referral to your clinic, Mr. McFarlane, has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

 

 

Character Briefs:

Mr. George McFarlane. Male, aged 53 years. Married for 5 years with 3 children.

Mr. McFarlane’s background includes:

Second marriage – first wife died of cancer 8 years previously
Occupation – Long haul truck driver
Earns good money
Away from home a lot – not there to support the family
Overweight – 135kg
Hypertension
Uses watching television and beer to cope with stress
Smoker
Diet preferences are Australian. Often has a poor diet when on the road for work including ‘fatty food from truck stops’
Has a 26-year-old son from his first marriage who has severe depression and uses illicit drugs, he visits on occasion (very disruptive when he does visit)
Unknown social support and external interests
Has osteoarthritis in (L) knee

Outline the information you will need to provide to Mr. McFarlane and his wife regarding the ongoing management of his diabetes. 

 

Include in your answer:

What specialist services and support organizations are available
What information you would provide to Mr. McFarlane and his wife relating to his condition, risk factors, medications, and self-management to avoid potential complications
Education on lifestyle changes that may need to occur to ensure Mr. McFarlane’s diabetes remains stable and decrease the chances of potential complications.
Education on the assessment and monitoring of Mr. McFarlane will need to continue to ensure the stabilization of his diabetes
What Mr. McFarlane and/ or his wife should do if they suspect there is a complication associated with his diabetes.

 

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