[Verified Answer]: Donald Lyles is a 52-year-old client…

Donald Lyles is a 52-year-old client admitted yesterday evening for stabilization of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. On admission, their HgA1C was 13.2% and their blood glucose was 320 mg/dL. They were diagnosed with type Il diabetes 6 months ago and prescribed an oral antidiabetic medication. Their past medical history includes an acute myocardial infarction (MI) a little over a year ago and the client refused cardiac rehabilitation at that time. They were also prescribed antihypertensive medication following the MI. Current BMI is 37 and the client reports that they do not follow any dietary recommendations. Current vital signs are temperature 37.3deg C (99:2deg F), pulse 88/min, respirations 22/min, BP 146/94 mm Hg, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. Current blood glucose level is 98. They are receiving subcutaneous insulin based on a sliding scale. On assessment, lungs are clear bilaterally, S1 and S2 noted with regular rhythm, and abdomen is soft and non-tender on palpation with normoactive bowel sounds. Skin is warm and dry, mucous membranes are moist and pink pulses are equal and 2 in all 4 extremities, cap refill 3 seconds in bilateral lower extremities and 2 seconds in bilateral upper extremities. The client reports some numbness in their toes.There is a peripheral IV in their right forearm that is currently saline locked. The client is prescribed a diabetic diet and has been eating and drinking well. The client is unmarried, and their sister has durable power of attorney.After receiving handoff report, the nurse should determine the client’s priority needs.Indicate if the client is a high priority or low priority using each of the priority frameworks below.