DM Complications
Metabolic disorders and their complications are connected to a host of risk factors, including family history, obesity, hypertension, elevated triglycerides, being over the age of 45, and ____________, making these conditions more than skin deep.
What is Race/Ethnicity
*African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander are all at greater risk for metabolic disorders.
*History of gestational diabetes w/an over-weight baby is also a risk factor.
A diagnosis of Diabetes can be challenging to cope with. Many patients experience fear and have concerns regarding their day-to-day activities including this particular aspect which leaves a lot at steak.
What is Diet
This condition develops when there is an excess of extracellular glucose, leading to an elevated serum glucose level. In severe cases, it can lead to toxic acids called ketones that build up in the blood and urine, creating fruity-smelling breath and dry mouth.
What is hyperglycemia
Clients with insulin pumps should know that their pump will deliver small amounts of insulin over several minutes. The insulin most commonly used typically starts working in about 15 minutes. This insulin is...
What is rapid-acting insulin
This patient population is at increased risk for hypoglycemia when initiating diabetic medication because of kidney alterations that occur over time.
Who are older adults
These nursing diagnoses are essential to remember when providing care for diabetic patients; self-care deficit, knowledge deficit, and this, which can be painful.
What is Risk For Injury
This type of care focuses on examining a particular body area for signs of redness, swelling, and broken skin. There is also emphasis on keeping these areas dry and a good pair of shoes is always a step in the right direction.
What is Diabetic foot care
When injecting insulin into the abdomen, it is important to instruct patients to select a spot between their waist and hip bones, at least this measurement away from the naval.
What is 3 inches
This funny-sounding phenomenon is characterized by nocturnal hypoglycemia followed by rebound hyperglycemia.
What is the SOmOgyi effect
**HYPO Overnight**
Utilizing this meal-planning principle focuses on combining starchy foods with protein and fat to slow the absorption and glycemic response.
What is the Glycemic Index
This cluster of metabolic factors includes abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, impaired fasting glucose, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL cholesterol levels.
What is Metabolic Syndrome
Patients should be educated that this condition can present with sweating, tremors, tachycardia, nervousness, confusion, slurred speech, and blurred vision. In severe cases, patients may even lose consciousness.
What is hypoglycemia
This medication can be used in critical situations where type 1 patients present with hypoglycemia, remember to put some muscle into it!
What is Glucagon
**When Glucose is gone, get Glucagon**
When educating patients on nutritional concerns, nurses must emphasize caloric intake, activity level, and moderation and take into consideration this intangible aspect of a person's dietary identity.
What is Culture or Cultural Preferences
This metabolic alteration is characterized by a fasting glucose 100-125 mg/dL and an A1C of 5.7-6.4%. Patients can often address this condition through preventative measures such as dietary changes and physical activity.
What is Pre-Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetic patients must be mindful of blood sugar levels during exercise. They should monitor blood sugar to ensure their readings are between 100-250, avoid exercise if ketones are present in the urine, and plan exercise to avoid this time frame.
What is Insulin Peak
This event is characterized by a relatively normal blood glucose level until approximately 3 am. This glucose spike is thought to result from nocturnal surges in growth hormone secretion, creating a greater need for insulin in early morning in patients with type 1 diabetes.
What is the Dawn Phenomenon
This medication is classified as Sulfonylurea and stimulates insulin secretion through the closure of ATP-sensitive potassium channels on beta cells, or simply put, allows insulin to attach to necessary receptors.
What is Glyburide
Metformin, a common oral diabetic agent, is frequently used in Type 2 diabetic patients. The patients primary healthcare provider will monitor this lab closely to ensure kidney health is optimal.
What is serum creatinine level
When combining two types of insulin for administration Draw the ____________ insulin into the syringe first. This insulin is clear. Before drawing the cloudy _______ insulin into the syringe.
What is short- or rapid-acting and intermediate