Topic 4 After reading the case study below, discuss in your answer, the questions that follow. Case Study: Mr. Benjamin Brown is a 16 year old male who has been admitted to hospital with a diagnosis...


Topic 4 After reading the case study below, discuss in your answer, the questions that follow. Case Study: Mr. Benjamin Brown is a 16 year old male who has been admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of new–onset diabetes. His initial symptoms prior to his admission included a 10kg weight loss over the past few weeks, nausea, increased thirst and urination. He is stabilized, then placed initially on regular insulin – Humulin R. Provide a discussion, with reference to Mr. Brown, that includes the following: a) Discuss the pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) vs Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). b) State which type of diabetes (T1DM or T2DM) Mr. Brown has most likely been diagnosed with and why. Explain the rationale for why insulin is prescribed as the preferred medication to treat his diabetes. (He has Type One). c) Describe the mechanism of action of insulin prescribed for Mr Benjamin Brown. d) Discuss considerations the nurse may need to be aware of when insulin is ordered and/or administered.





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