Cuidados paliativos de enfermería a paciente con neuropatía diabética en una unidad de primer nivel

Abstract

The present clinical case addresses the study of a 65-year-old patient with a diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy, said pathology is based on the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus, this is presented by not having adequate control of glucose in the blood, in which we identified in the community area belonging to the Casacay Health Center in the city of Pasaje Parroquia Casacay; For which the theory of Marjory Gordon is taken as the main basis, which is based on the eleven functional patterns related to the patient, analyzing the different types of needs. The general objective of this case study is to determine palliative nursing care for patients with diabetic neuropathy by means of a documentary review for the proposal of an action plan aimed at improving the quality of life; since through this the family members will have more knowledge about the care that can be provided, and also through the bibliographic review and the clinical history we can elaborate care plans based on the functional patterns of Marjory Gordon. Qualitative and descriptive study, since we are carrying out a real case, the collection of information was carried out by direct observation of the data from the patient's medical history and an interview with the patient, in which we announced the most relevant qualities.