At the follow-up visit the next day, you plan to instruct Mrs. Normal on Carb Counting. 1. Are there any questions you want to ask Mrs. Normal before you begin the nutrition education? Is there any further information that will help you educate Mrs. Normal?

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Intern's Interpretation of Assessment Data:
Mrs. Abby Normal, a 60-year-old female with DM2, HTN,
dyslipidemia, and foot cellulitis, exhibits elevated random and
fasting glucose levels, along with a high Alc of 8.3%which
indicate long-term uncontrolled blood sugar. She has a high-carb
diet, both at home and in the hospital, contributing to
uncontrolled blood sugar. Her fluid intake is adequate.
Medications include IV Cipro, Lantus, metformin, metoprolol,
and simvastatin, with potential drug-nutrient interactions. Her
BMI is 28 kg/m^2. She needs education on diabetes
management. Estimated energy needs are 1064 kcal/day, with 78
g protein/day and 2300-2400 ml fluid/day. Interventions focus
on diet modifications and medication management.
Transcribed Image Text:Intern's Interpretation of Assessment Data: Mrs. Abby Normal, a 60-year-old female with DM2, HTN, dyslipidemia, and foot cellulitis, exhibits elevated random and fasting glucose levels, along with a high Alc of 8.3%which indicate long-term uncontrolled blood sugar. She has a high-carb diet, both at home and in the hospital, contributing to uncontrolled blood sugar. Her fluid intake is adequate. Medications include IV Cipro, Lantus, metformin, metoprolol, and simvastatin, with potential drug-nutrient interactions. Her BMI is 28 kg/m^2. She needs education on diabetes management. Estimated energy needs are 1064 kcal/day, with 78 g protein/day and 2300-2400 ml fluid/day. Interventions focus on diet modifications and medication management.
At the follow-up visit the next day, you plan to instruct Mrs.
Normal on Carb Counting.
1. Are there any questions you want to ask Mrs. Normal before
you begin the nutrition education? Is there any further
information that will help you educate Mrs. Normal?
Transcribed Image Text:At the follow-up visit the next day, you plan to instruct Mrs. Normal on Carb Counting. 1. Are there any questions you want to ask Mrs. Normal before you begin the nutrition education? Is there any further information that will help you educate Mrs. Normal?
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