Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
College of Nursing
Surgery Ward
BSN 3-1
Submitted by:
Ansherina S. Awatin
2016-02630
Submitted to:
Clinical Instructor
V. Chief Complaint
X. Social History
XV. Pathophysiology
“Diabetes" is derived from the Greek word siphon (a tube bent in two through which liquid flows)
and the Latin word mellitus (sweet as honey). This is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces
enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced, so that glucose in the blood cannot
be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and
hunger. The treatment includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in some cases, daily injections of
insulin.
Diabetes mellitus affects about 17 million people, 5.9 million of whom are undiagnosed. In the
United States, approximately 800,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed yearly (Mokdad et al., 2000).
Diabetes is especially prevalent in the elderly, with up to 50% of people older than 65 suffering some degree
of glucose intolerance. Among adults in the United States, diagnosed cases of diabetes increased 49%
from 1990 to 2000, and similar increases are expected to continue (Centers for Disease Control and
The most common form of diabetes is Type II, It is sometimes called age-onset or adult-onset
diabetes, and this form of diabetes occurs most often in people who are overweight and who do not
exercise. Type II is considered a milder form of diabetes because of its slow onset (sometimes developing
over the course of several years) and because it usually can be controlled with diet and oral medication.
The consequences of uncontrolled and untreated Type II diabetes, however, are the just as serious as
those for Type I. This form is also called noninsulin-dependent diabetes, a term that is somewhat
misleading. Many people with Type II diabetes can control the condition with diet and oral medications,
however, insulin injections are sometimes necessary if treatment with diet and oral medication is not
working.
The causes of diabetes mellitus are unclear, however, there seem to be both hereditary (genetic
factors passed on in families) and environmental factors involved. Research has shown that some people
who develop diabetes have common genetic markers. In Type I diabetes, the immune system, the body’s
defense system against infection, is believed to be triggered by a virus or another microorganism that
destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. In Type II diabetes, age, obesity, and family history of
In Type II diabetes, the pancreas may produce enough insulin, however, cells have become
resistant to the insulin produced and it may not work as effectively. Symptoms of Type II diabetes can begin
so gradually that a person may not know that he or she has it. Early signs are lethargy, extreme thirst, and
frequent urination. Other symptoms may include sudden weight loss, slow wound healing, urinary tract
infections, gum disease, or blurred vision. It is not unusual for Type II diabetes to be detected while a patient
is seeing a doctor about another health concern that is actually being caused by the yet undiagnosed
diabetes.
This case study presents the case of a 61 year old Filipino male patient that has been admitted to
in the Surgery Ward of Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center at 1:39 am on August 10, 2017 with a chief
complaint of surgical site infection on left foot. Patient D was recently diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus
Type II and had undergo a surgical procedure that involves amputation of big toe on left foot due to presence
of fibrin deposits over the subcutaneous and muscular layer and necrotic areas over the edges of the left
foot. Few weeks later after the surgical procedure, Patient D went for a follow-up care visit at OMMC. Upon
consultation, abscess was observed in the surgical site. Patient was directly admitted to surgery ward for
further management.
II. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
This study aims to determine, understand and gain extensive knowledge on the general health
problems and needs experienced by a client who is diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and had developed
a surgical infection after few weeks post-operation of left foot. Moreover, this study also intends to help
patient promote health and medical understanding of such condition through the application of the nursing
To build rapport with the patient and significant others for an effective nurse-patient interaction.
To gather meaningful information about the patient’s health history for an accurate health
assessment.
To thoroughly assess the clinical manifestations of patient with Diabetes Mellitus based on the
patient’s history.
To develop insight about the diagnosis of the patient and set considerations and priorities about
To be able to familiarize with the medications administered to the patient knowing its mechanism
consider.
To formulate a workable nursing care plan based on the subjective and objective cues gathered,
To formulate appropriate health teaching for continuity of care and patient’s fast recovery and
Patient: Patient D
Sex: Male
Age: 61
Nationality: Filipino
Admitting diagnosis: Surgical site infection S/P Ray Amputation 1st digit foot left
Final diagnosis: Surgical site infection S/P Ray Amputation 1st digit foot left
3 months PTC, patient felt pain on his big toe on his left foot and noticed it became reddish. But he just
ignore it. Until days passed, it started to develop into a wound. The patient just applied amoxicillin directly
2 months PTC, the patient experienced difficulty in walking because of the wound, he went for consultation.
He was then diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type II. They discovered abscess in the wound. The doctors
scrapped the abscess and cleaned the wound. They prescribed him with Tramadol for pain and Metformin
for his high blood sugar levels. Patient didn’t take insulin at home due to financial constraints, however
patient uses herbal treatment such as ampalaya capsules and malunggay powder.
1 month PTC, The patient undergo a surgery which involves amputation of his big toe on his left foot due
to worsening of his condition. Patient was sent home two days after.
On day of admission, the patient was scheduled for a follow up care. Upon consultation, abscess was
observed in the surgical site. Patient was directly admitted to surgery ward.
- The patient had a bike accident last 2012 which resulted to a clavicle fracture that needed surgery.
- He also experienced a mild stroke for two times (2014, 2016) but recovered from unilateral paresis
The patient was not able to finish college, since after his second year in college he went home to
his province in Negros Occidental and helped in their farm. Usually the main stressors according to the
patient is his children. Patient copes with problems by thinking positive of the circumstances and focus on
ways to resolve the problem. He was able to communicate with appropriate emotions. There was no
X. SOCIAL HISTORY
Patient D is a 61 year - old, Roman Catholic Male who is married and have six children (G38, G36,
G34, B31, G29 and B27). He is currently living in Paco, Manila with wife and his 3rd and 6th child together
with their own children. They are 8 in the house. Their house is made of wood and has two floors. The
patient used to work as a security guard of a convent on weekdays and on weekends he goes biking with
his friends as a stress reliever. Usually they bike to far places such as Antipolo, Baguio, Tagaytay.
According to him, he usually only sleeps for 3-4 hours, he explained that it is because he is aging. The
patient admitted that he is fond of eating sweet and salty foods, before he was diagnosed with DM. He is
not fond of fruits. He doesn’t smoke nor use any illicit drugs. He drinks alcohol occasionally but stopped a
year ago.
XI. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
General The patient was conscious, coherent and cooperative. He was oriented to person,
Survey place and time. He is properly groomed and there is no noted body odor. Facial
grimace noted due to pain of surgical site. The patient’s weight is 55kg and height is
160cm.
V/S:
Integumentary The skin of the patient is not dry, good skin turgor noted. No presence of primary
lesions nor edema. Patient has dark brown non-elevated marks on right arm due to
Hair is thin and gray; no presence of lesions on scalp nor signs of lice
manifestation/dandruff. Patient’s nails have smooth texture, with a blanch test of < 3
seconds.
HEENT The facial features and movements are symmetrical. Patient’s head is normocephalic
No tenderness in the ears upon palpation. The nares of the patient are patent. There
are no swelling, bleeding, and no lesions are noted. No discharge observed. There is
sinuses.
Lips are moist and color pink with no lesions. Gums is color pink, moist and has a
firm texture. Patient has only 18 teeth at present. No retraction, swelling and bleeding
The patient is able to move in full range of motion without complain of pain and
inflamed. The patient’s thyroid gland is not enlarged and not tender upon palpation.
Thorax The patient’s collar bone is not equal on left side to the right side. The patient has a
regular and normal breathing pattern; quiet effortless and regular respirations. No
Extremities The patient’s radial and brachial pulses were regular. Good range of motion was
noted in extremities except in lower left foot where surgical site infection is located.
diarrhea.
General Survey
The patient is oriented to the three spheres (person, place and time). He is attentive and coherent
on the questions that are being asked to him and comprehensive in verbalizing his needs and problems.
Integumentary
“Masakit yung sugat ko, minsan naging 8/10” as verbalized by the patient.
HEENT
“Okay lang naman ang paningin ko, hindi naman ako nagsalamin,” as verbalized by the patient.
Patient also reported no hearing loss experienced and that he knows when he is hungry whenever he hears
a tingling-like sound. He also denies any complaint particularly pain and or tenderness and other
“Wala naman akong sipon o ubo”, as verbalized by the patient. The patient did not report any
serious problems and manifestations on his nose specifically pain and tenderness from his sinuses. The
patient has no pain and tenderness on his throat. Also, he reports that there were no experiences of difficulty
“Dalawang beses po ako na stroke, noong 2014 at 2016,” as verbalized by the patient. The patient
experienced unilateral paresis as a result of his mild stroke, but was able to regain strength on affected side
(right side). The patient manifested no signs of mental alteration. And he is fully aware of the following
Respiratory System
“Hindi naman ako nahihirapan huminga tsaka hindi naman sumisikip ‘yung dibdib ko,” as verbalized
by the patient. The patient doesn’t manifest any signs of respiratory distress or problem.
Cardiovascular System
“Nalaman ko na may high blood ako noong 2014 dahil nastroke po ako,” as verbalized by the client.
The patient reported that in his familial history, hypertension and heart diseases are common.
Gastrointestinal System
“Hindi naman ako nahihirapan dumumi araw-araw”, as verbalized by the patient. The patient did
“Okay naman ‘yung pag-ihi ko, wala namang sumasakit kapag umiihi ako”, as stated by the patient.
The patient denied having difficulty of urine elimination. The patient also reported that he always urinate a
Hematological System
Musculoskeletal System
“Mahilig ako magbibike kasama mga friends ko, minsan pumupunta kami sa malalayong lugar
katulad ng Baguio. Pero sa ngayon, hindi ako makalakad dahil sa sugat ko,” as verbalized by the patient.
Functional
Pattern
1. Pattern of “Kapag walang masakit sayo tsaka “Hindi na ako healthy kasi The patient was based
Health pag malakas ang katawan,” as masakit sugat ko,” as health on presence of
and Health
How do you improve or maintain your health?
Management
“Palagi po ako nagbibike tuwing “Ngayon sinusunod ko lang The patient does
Linggo para mapanatilihing malakas yung utos ng doctor para what’s best for him to
Dati, mahilig ako kumain ng mga “Ngayon hindi na kasi may Based on the patient’s
pagkain na maalat tsaka matamis” as diabetes tsaka high blood condition, he has
“Libre naman ang pagpapacheck-up “Medyo maraming gastusin Based on the patient’s
sa OPD kaso yung ibang meds ay ngayon pero hindi siya economic situation,
gastos namin. Hindi po ako nag ganun kalaking problema”, the patient decides on
Can you name Medications you are taking and their purpose?
ko,” as verbalized by the patient. Paracetamol para sa sakit; more medicines than
patient.
Pattern
“Malakas akong kumain dati,” as “Ngayon, careful na po ako Due to condition,
Elimination
“Kadalasan, isang beses sa isang “Naiilang kasi ako dumumi Based on the patient’s
araw, minsan dalawa. Hindi ko dito tsaka hindi ako condition, the patient’s
pinansin yung kulay minsan, pero makalakad, kailangan ako bowel pattern has
wala naman problema sa dumi ko,” nang kasama,” as changed due to being
Do you experience any discomforts: pain, burning, and difficulty voiding? How do you
manage it?
experienced.
“Hindi naman,” as verbalized by the “Hindi naman minsan lang The patient has no
“Opo, kahit wala akong ginagawa, “Ganun pa rin” as Based on the patient’s
How do you describe your weekly pattern of activity and leisure, exercise and recreation?
4. Pattern of “Nagbibike po kami tuwing Linggo,” “Ngayon hindi muna dahil Based on the patient’s
Activity and as verbalized by the patient. sa sugat ko, pero kapag condition, the patient
the patient.
Do you have any disease that affects cardio-respiratory system or musculo-skeletal system?
“Dati wala naman” as verbalized by “Recently ko lang po Patient was not aware
patient.
wala akong ginagawa kaya palagi nga magbibike,” as lessen because of his
patient.
5. Cognitive Do you have sensory deficits (sight, smell, auditory, taste and vision)? Are they Corrected?
– Perceptual
“Sa pagkakaalam ko wala e,” as “Ganun parin,” as The patient’s is not
pattern
verbalized by the patient. verbalized by the patient. aware of any sensory
deficits.
“Noong una kong nakita na may “Minamasahe ko yung Patient manages pain
sugat ako sa paa ko, nilagyan ko bahaging itaas ng sugat ko by using relaxation
patient.
sleep and
“Three hours lang tulog ko araw- “Madali akong magising, Based on the patient’s
rest
araw, siguro dahil tumatanda ako,” kapag sumakit yung sugat condition, sometimes
as verbalized by the patient. ko, minsan dalawang beses his sleep-wake cycle is
verbalized by the patient. verbalized by the patient. tired after waking up.
7.Pattern of Do you think that there is anything unusual about your appearance and self?
self-
“Wala naman,” as verbalized by the “Hindi ko iniisip yan, iniisip Patient focuses on
perception
patient. ko lang na dapat gumaling getting well.
and self
ako para sa pamilya ko,” as
concept
verbalized by the patient.
gumaling na ako,” as
“Ayos naman ako,” as verbalized by ”Okay naman ako ngayon, The patient feels okay
“Mapagmahal sa pamilya tsaka sa “Positibo parin ako kahit The patient retained
mga kaibigan” as verbalized by the ganito nangyari sakin,” as, her good personality
confidence.
8. Role- How do you describe various roles in life?
Relationship
“Ako po yung bread winner ng family “Yung mga anak ko may Based on the patient’s
pattern
naming, lalo na noong maliit pa mga trabaho na, nagbibigay condition, His role as a
bata naming,” as verbalized by the naman sila ng pera pag breadwinner has been
patient. family
“Pamilya ko po,” as verbalized by the “Ganun parin po, gusto nila Patient values his
patient. recover.
Reproductive
“May asawa na po ako at meron “Ganun parin po,” as Has not changed.
pattern
kaming anim na anak,” as verbalized verbalized by the patient.
by the patient.
“Hindi na kasi busy po sa trabaho “Hindi, kasi nasa ospital Because of the
tsaka matanda na po kami, iba yung eh,” as verbalized by the patient’s condition, his
the patient.
Have you experience any discomforts in life? What condition brought it?
“Normal naman magkaroon ng “Opo, dahil sa sugat ko, pero The patient views
problema, pero lahat ng hindi po ako nawalan nang pag- discomfort as a normal
of coping “Lahat ng problema may “Positibo lang sa buhay,” as Patient shows to have
and stress solusyon,” as verbalized by the verbalized by the patient. a positive outlook in
“Sa pamilya tsaka mga kaibigan “Ganun pa rin,” as verbalized by Has not changed
patient.
11. Values- What principle in life did you learn as a child? Do you think it’s important?
Belief pattern
“Siguro sa pagiging mabait at “Ganun parin, naniniwala ako na Has not changed
by the patient.
“Yung asawa ko tsaka mga “Sila parin,” as verbalized by the Has not changed
the patient.
XIV. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
The pancreas is an organ that stretches partway across the abdomen, just below the stomach. Because its
main functions are to aid digestion and produce hormones that control blood glucose levels, the pancreas
In addition to secreting certain enzymes that help you properly digest food, the pancreas manufactures
hormones that regulate blood glucose - the fuel that provides the body's cells with energy. Scattered
throughout the pancreas are tiny nests of cells known as islets of Langerhans; the majority of the cells are
beta cells that produce and store the hormone insulin until needed. Also located in the islets are alpha cells,
which make and store glucagon, a hormone that counteracts the effects of insulin.
After a meal, carbohydrates in foods are converted into glucose in the intestine and liver and enter the
bloodstream. Beta cells sense the rising blood glucose levels and secrete insulin into the blood. Once in
the bloodstream, insulin helps glucose enter the body's cells, where it can be "burned" by the liver and
muscles for energy. Liver and muscles can also convert glucose to glycogen, a type of reserve form of
energy that is stored there for future needs. When the body is working as it should, blood glucose levels
opposite effect: alpha cells secrete glucagon into the blood, which converts stored glycogen back into
energy-producing glucose.
Normally, the secretion of these hormones by the pancreas is perfectly balanced: Beta and alpha cells
continuously monitor blood glucose levels and release insulin or glucagon as needed. In diabetes, this
balance is thrown off because beta cells produce little or no insulin or the body's cells are resistant to insulin
action - or often both. Glucose then fails to enter cells effectively and the fuel for energy remains stuck in
the bloodstream. The result is persistently high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). Without treatment,
hyperglycemia can lead to serious long-term complications, such as eye, kidney, and heart disease and
damage to nerves.
XV. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
RADIOLOGICAL REPORT
DEXTROSCOLIOSIS
HbA1C
SPECIMEN: BLOOD
(2X DONE)
disease.
disease, hypothyroidism
BLOOD CHEMISTRY
function.