Question: You Are An Enrolled Nurse Working In Primary Health Care. A New Referral To Your Clinic, Mr McFarlane, Has Recently Been Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes. Character Briefs: Mr George McFarlane. Male, Aged 53 Years. Occupation – Long Haul Truck Driver Overweight – 135kg Hypertension Smoker Diet Preferences Are Australian. Often Has A Poor Diet When On …

Outline the information you will need to provide to Mr McFarlaneand his wife regarding the ongoing management of his diabetes.

Include in your answer:

1. What specialist services and support organisations areavailable
2. What information you would provide to Mr McFarlane and his wiferelating to his condition, risk factors, medications andself-management to avoid potential complications
3. Education on lifestyle changes that may need to occur to ensureMr McFarlane’s diabetes remains stable and decrease the chances ofpotential complications.
4. Education on the assessment and monitoring Mr McFarlane willneed to continue to ensure stabilisation of his diabetes
5. What Mr McFarlane and/ or his wife should do if they suspectthere is a complication associated with his diabetes.

(word limit 500 words)