Assignment

Analyze the following case study and answer the following questions.

Let's revisit Maria's case. She is a 35 year old insulin-dependent diabetic, who currently takes good care of herself. She did not take good care of herself as a teenager. She is on an insulin pump to try to control her blood sugar, but has recently passed out in public several times.

a. What condition causes her to pass out? (hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia)

b. Why does this condition develop?

c. What is the appropriate treatment for the early stages of this condition?

d. Given that she has been a diabetic for so long, why doesn't Maria realize she is in trouble before she passes out?

While analyzing the case, be sure to identify the major problems and issues.

* Draft a response or strategy for addressing the major problems and issues.

* Make recommendations to improve the patient's health.

* Discuss any negative consequences that may occur if the patient's health issue is not addressed.

Your response should be at least one page in length. Include at least one reference to support your work in APA style. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.