CASE STUDY 05 - Antonio Garza

Antonio Garza, age 64 years, is brought to the rural health clinic by his granddaughter. Mr. Garza has had non–insulin-dependent diabetes for the past 10 years. He is currently taking hypoglycemic medication, glyburide (Micronase), 5 mg twice a day, and following a diabetic diet to help control his disease process. Additionally, Mr. Garza is taking benazepril (Lotensin), 10 mg daily, for hypertension. Forty-eight hours ago, Mr. Garza sustained a burn on his right foot from burning trash. The area is blistered, swollen, hot, and tender to the touch. The area surrounding the burn has an increased redness. Vital signs reflect a low-grade fever of 100.4° F (38° C), with other vital signs and blood sugar level being within normal limits.

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