A 65-year-old man with a history of vascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes  is admitted to your ward | Medibuddy
8th September 2020

A 65-year-old man with a history of vascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes  is admitted to your ward

A 65-year-old man with a history of vascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes  is admitted to your ward due to osteomyelitis in his 3rd metatarsal on his right foot. 

His most recent blood results are:

  • Hb 135
  • WCC 25
  • CRP 250
  • Na 135
  • K 4.2
  • Urea 6.7
  • Creatinine 75
  • eGFR 40 (previous result 1 year ago was 40)
  • HbA1c 83

Alongside antibiotic therapy, what else should be in your management plan of this patient?

Which THREE of the following are correct? Select THREE options only.

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