[Expert Solution]: 2-9 THE PATIENT WITH DIABETES MELLITUS 137…

2-9 THE PATIENT WITH DIABETES MELLITUS 137 2-9 THE PATIENT WITH DIABETES MELLITUS 0700 Handoff Report: S Mrs, G, a 56-year-old Hispanic female, was admitted with the diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). She takes Isophane NPH insulin 25 units subcut every AM and Isophane NPH insulin 15 units in the evening. The blood glucose fingersticks are ordered a.c. and 2100 . She is scheduled to have hemodialysis this AM. Breakfast arrives at 0800. B Mrs. G has a 30-year history of diabetes mellitus type 1. She has experienced neuropathy and visual changes. A Vital signs this morning are: T 36^(@)C,P80,R18,BP154//92,pulseox94%, pain level 0.BG was done and recorded. Mrs. G has a 2-cm dry, ulcerated circular area on the lateral