Week 5 Case Study Assignment
The intent of this paper is to examine subjective and objective findings of a case study
patient to appropriately diagnose and formulate an individualized management plan that utilizes
evi
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Week 5 Case Study Assignment
The intent of this paper is to examine subjective and objective findings of a case study
patient to appropriately diagnose and formulate an individualized management plan that utilizes
evidence-based practice guidelines. The case study patient is a 55-year-old Hispanic female who
presents to the office for her annual exam complaining of fatigue, weight gain, polyuria,
polydipsia, and polyphagia for the past 3 months. This paper will identify applicable primary,
secondary, and differential diagnoses; and apply national guidelines from the American Diabetes
Association’s (ADA) 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes to develop a management
plan that will include the appropriate diagnostics, affordable medications, education, referrals,
and follow-up.
Assessment
WEEK 5 CASE STUDY 2
Primary Diagnosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (E11.9).
Pathophysiology. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by high levels of
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