Question

An older adult client comes to the clinic to be examined for a decreased sensation in the right foot. The client is an insulin-dependent diabetic and was diagnosed with the condition 15 years ago. Which contextual element applies to this client and affects nursing practice?

Answer 1

If you have diabetes, your body isn’t able to properly process and use glucose from the food you eat. There are different types of diabetes, each with different causes, but they all share the common problem of having too much glucose in your bloodstream. Treatments include medications and/or insulins. Some types of diabetes can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle.