Yennifer is 70 years old. She has been monitored by her physician…

Question Answered step-by-step Yennifer is 70 years old. She has been monitored by her physician… Yennifer is 70 years old. She has been monitored by her physician for pre-diabetes for 2 years and now has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. She has come to your office for advisement and treatment.What kind of treatment would this patient likely be prescribed?For pharmacologic therapies, you be specific about the medications prescribed and explain how they work.Describe at least two non-pharmacologic therapies and two pharmacologic therapiesWhat are important patient teaching points you should address with Yennifer about managing her diabetes?Your answer should include testing protocols, diet restrictions and possible consequences of nonadherence to the above therapiesDescribe the signs of hypoglycemia that you should inform Yennifer to be aware of and what should she do if she experiences them?Provide education regarding both the signs of and treatment of hypoglycemia.Please include both prescribed treatment for hypoglycemia, as well as some non-prescribed treatments she could use.What are the possible problems this patient may run into?Consider her age and developmental factors which could potentially impact Yennifer’s ability to follow her prescribed treatment plan. Also think about how changing her daily routine may cause her to resist change.  Health Science Science Nursing NURS 101 MISC Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)