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M. G. is a 62-year-old man with diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago, who presents to

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Question

M. G. is a 62-year-old man with diabetes, diagnosed 3 years ago, who presents to the outpatient diabetes clinic for a routine preventive checkup. Subjective Data Complains of occasional dizziness when rising in the morning Follows 1,600-calorie diabetic diet Married with two grown children Retired construction worker Goes to the gym 3 times a week Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 P 118 R 18 BP 120/68 Glucose reading: 96 Weight: 165 HT: 5 feet. 8 inches Directions: Please read the case study and answer the following questions. Make sure to copy the case study scenario and question into a word document, answer the questions in complete sentences, and upload it to Canvas.

4. What step-by-step approach should the nurse take to identify and resolve this patient’s problem?

Explanation / Answer

The nursing process is a systemic approach to identifying and resolving a patient's problemsand it may includes assessment

diagnosis

outcome identification

planning

mplementation

evaluation.