Explain the pathophysiology of Type II diabetes and Hypertension. Explain how the alterations of each comorbid disorder impact each other.
• Explain how patient factors and sociodemographic indicators might affect the pathophysiology of the disorders.
• Describe the types of health assessments and diagnostic reasoning that would apply to this patient. Include potential issues (e.g., language barriers, developmental level) or special considerations related to gender or ethnicity that you may need to consider.
• Explain any compensatory mechanisms (adaptive and maladaptive responses) the patient may be displaying.
• Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the medication(s) recommended treating the symptoms associated with the patient’s comorbidities, taking into consideration this specific patient’s factors.
• Explain how potential interactions between the medications that might be prescribed to treat the patient’s comorbid conditions justify the selection of the medications for this patient.
• Explain how these drugs might impact various body systems in a patient, as well as measures to take to help reduce any negative effects.
• Explain how to educate the patient on the disorders present, taking into consideration age, developmental level, or other important factors that may impact understanding. Include your rationale for each approach, as well as how you would promote medication adherence.
