Karen is a 37-year-old lady who has a family history of diabetes, she has been diagnosed with depression in the last 3 years for the first time in her life. Karen has been overeating and sleeping excessively after recently losing her job. She has been withdrawn from her friends and family over the last few months noting that she has little motivation to do anything. a. Explain your understanding of type 1 and 2 b. Explain how Karens mental health and physical health / family history may be important to consider and the impact on her wellbeing. c. What interventions would you suggest (please provide a rationale)?

Karen is a 37-year-old lady who has a family history of diabetes, she has been diagnosed with depression in the last 3 years for the first time in her life. Karen has been overeating and sleeping excessively after recently losing her job. She has been withdrawn from her friends and family over the last few months noting that she has little motivation to do anything. a. Explain your understanding of type 1 and 2 b. Explain how Karens mental health and physical health / family history may be important to consider and the impact on her wellbeing. c. What interventions would you suggest (please provide a rationale)?

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

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Chapter26: Respiratory System Drugs And Antihistamines

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