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Riverbend Regional HospitalMed-Surg 4 · DC-2026-04-188

Discharge summary & after-visit instructions.

Issued 06 May 2026 at 11:42.

I.

Patient

NamePatel, Reema
MRN80124-5
DOB14 Mar 1979 · 47 y · F
Admit04 May 2026 · 06:18
Discharge06 May 2026 · 11:42
Length2 days, 5 hours
II.

Diagnoses

  1. 01Hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, uncontrolledprimary
  2. 02Hypokalemia, mild
  3. 03Essential hypertension
III.

Hospital course

47-year-old female with PMH of T2DM and HTN admitted for hyperglycemia and mild leukocytosis. Initial labs notable for K 3.3, glucose 168, WBC 12.6. CXR clear. Endocrinology consulted; sliding-scale insulin initiated and titrated. K repleted with 40 mEq PO ×2; recheck normal. Glucose trended down to 124 by hospital day 2. Patient remained afebrile with stable vitals. Tolerated diet and resumed home medications without complication.

IV.

Discharge medications

  • Lisinopril 10 mg PO · Once dailyHome medication
    continue
  • Metformin 500 mg PO · Twice dailyResume home regimen
    continue
  • Atorvastatin 40 mg PO · At bedtimeHome medication
    continue
  • Aspirin 81 mg PO · Once dailyHome medication
    continue
  • Glipizide 5 mg PO · Once dailyNew — added for glycemic control
    new
  • KCl 20 mEq PO · Once daily x 5dUntil follow-up labs
    new
V.

Follow-up

  • Hartman, K., MD (PCP)12 May 2026 · 09:30 · Internal Medicine ClinicGlucose check, K recheck
  • Endocrinology · Dr. Ngo20 May 2026 · 14:00 · Endo Clinic, 3rd floorDiabetes management
  • Lab — fasting CMP, A1c11 May 2026 · 08:00 · Riverbend Outpatient LabBring this paper
VI.

Patient instructions

  • Check fingerstick glucose four times daily for the next two weeks; log the reading on the attached sheet.
  • Drink at least 2 liters of water daily unless your kidney doctor has told you otherwise.
  • Stop the potassium tablets after 5 days. Do not double a missed dose.
  • Walk for 20 minutes a day this week, longer if you feel up to it.
  • Call the clinic if your glucose stays above 250 for two readings in a row, or if you feel unusually tired, dizzy, or weak.
When to seek emergency careGo to the Emergency Department or call 911 for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, blood-sugar above 400, or symptoms of low blood sugar (sweating, confusion, fast heartbeat).
VII.

Provider signature

Hartman, K., MDLic MD-2188-ORSigned 06 May 2026 · 11:42
Riverbend Regional
Hospital · Med-Surg
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