D M Is A 35 Year Old Patient Presenting To The Emergency Room With Complaints Of Increased Urination Thirst And Hunger 1 (50.93 KiB) Viewed 27 times
this is an endocrine case study
D.M. is a 35-year old patient presenting to the Emergency Room with complaints of increased urination, thirst and hunger with generalized fatigue. Over the last 3 weeks she has lost approximately 8 kg in weight. Physical assessment reveals dry skin and dry mucus membranes. A glucose level is checked and reads 825. The physician orders insulin for the patient. Explain the action of insulin in the body and how it will help?
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