Meet the Client: Carl RogersCarl Rogers is a 67-year-old African American male with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mr. Rogers schedules a visit with the healthcare provider (HPC) because he develops a nonhealing ulcer on his right heel. After several weeks of home remedies, he decides he needs to see the HCP. Upon arrival at the clinic, Mr. Rogers' vital signs are taken and a physical assessment completed.Vital Signs:The HCP discusses the diagnoses with Mr. Rogers and explains that it is necessary to admit him to the inpatient medical-surgical unit immediately to treat the heel ulcer.Diagnoses:
Mr. Rogers was diagnosed last year with type 2 diabetes mellitus. He explains that he is experienced with self-administration of insulin injections three times per day. Mr. Rogers states that his eating habits are not great, but he never misses his insulin injections. He lives alone and doesn't like to eat by himself, so he rarely cooks. Mr. Rogers explains that other than an occasional walk, he does not exercise.