clinic patient is a 52-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 245 lb. His blood pressure is 160/100 mm Hg at this time. He works as a computer consultant and travels about 3 days each week.

1. How will you begin exploring any health concerns he may have? What will you say to determine how much of his diagnosis he understands? How can you encourage him to follow the prescribed regimen for maintaining or improving his physical health?
2. What is his expected stage of cognitive development? Where would you expect him to be in the occupational cycle What are some questions you might ask?

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