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| Inmate JR has recently had increased fatigue and complained of always being thristy. He has stated that he urinates a lot and that he has gained 15 pounds over the past 2 months. You have checked his blood sugar and found them to be over 250. You suspect that he has developed Type II Diabetes Mellitus and put him in the appointment book for the facility physician to see on his next visit. You document in the chart your findings and inform him that he is to see the physician. You educate him regarding his diet and symptoms to be aware of. The physician arrives and JR is brought to the office. You hear the physician ask him why he is there. JR quietly says he is not sure what is going on. The physician immediately dismisses JR back to his cell without assessment or treatment. You tell the physician your concerns and he informs you that you are not a diagnostician and dismisses you as well. What do you do? |
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