Karen is a 44 year old secretary in the PT clinic where you…
Karen is a 44 year old secretary in the PT clinic where you are employed as a PTA . Karen is 25 pounds overweight and leads a sedentary lifestyle. She has just separated from her spouse of 20 years following his extramarital affair. The stress from this event has Karen binge eating as a stress reaction. Karen confides in you during this difficult time. In the break room she tells you that she is always hungry and thirsty and has gained 5 lbs. more in a month. She has also developed some numbness in her hands while performing her office tasks in the clinic. She has a blister on her left great toe that is not healing. You have encouraged her to see a physician as you are concerned that she may have what condition?____________________________. You are concerned because _____________________and ____________________________ are 2 complications that may result from your “suspected diagnosis”. After Karen’s visit to the physician she tells you that your “diagnosis” was confirmed by the physician. Name 2 lifestyle changes that you can discuss with Karen that may help her to reduce her chances of being dependent upon medication to treat her condition. This question is worth 5 points. Be clear and concise in your choices. Do not use long sentences.