NURS 3234 (NURS 3234)

Fundamentals case study - week 3. Ch. 3 Health, Illness, and Disparities 1. You are a nurse caring for a 42-year-old mechanic who is hospitalized for a gangrenous wound on his foot. His history includes unmanaged diabetes, smoking (20 pack-years), and hypertension. He denies alcohol use. He supports himself with full-time work. Socially, he belongs to a motorcycle club and enjoys riding whenever his work schedule allows. When asked how he would rate his overall health, he reports, “I may not h...