Diabetes Mellitus Type I
Mr. G. has had DM I (Type I) for 15 years. He has just been
admitted to the hospital with severe pyelonephritis - a kidney
infection.
Diabetes Mellitus Type I Mr G Has Had Dm I Type I For 15 Years He Has Just Been Admitted To The Hospital With Sever 1 (73.27 KiB) Viewed 35 times
7. How would Mr. G's low pH affect serum potassium levels? How might the change in potassium levels affect cardiac function? 8. Mr. G's vision has deteriorated in the last few years. Explain how the pathophysiology of diabetes affects vision and other organs (consider retinopathy and cataract formation). 9. When Mr. G visits his nurse practitioner for a 6-month checkup, he always gets a urinalysis to assess for glucosuria and hypoalbuminuria (proteinuria). Explain the rationale for assessing for proteinuria in the diabetic patient. What are you looking for?
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