You have been provided with the following case study about Mr Tomasi Joni, who presented to his GP clinic for his annual health check.  Following the review of his laboratory tests and assessment results, the GP was concerned that Mr Joni was at risk of developing multiple health complications. He has since been referred to you, the practice nurse, for a care plan to reduce his risk of these medical complications and improve his overall health. 

Based on the information provided in this case study, you are required to choose ONE potential health complication that Mr Joni is at risk of developing, and present your discussion using the Levett-Jones’ (2018) Clinical Reasoning Cycle Steps 1-6 and the below guidelines:

Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 – Consider the patient situation, collect cues, process information and identify the issue:

Discuss the incidence of the chosen complication, and address the questions:

What is the likelihood of Mr Joni experiencing this complication?

What evidence suggests this?

Discuss the pathophysiology of the chosen complication, and address the question:

What are the consequences of this complication for Mr Joni?

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