Signs and Symptoms
This is the 3 P's of hyperglycemia
What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
This insulin is clear and rapid-acting.
What is lispro (or aspart)?
Normal fasting blood glucose is less than this value
What is 100 mg/dL?
This IV solution is commonly started in DKA.
What is normal saline?
Without __________ to promote glucose to enter the cells, the body must seek an alternative source of energy.
What is insulin?
This symptom is usually FIRST in hypoglycemia
What is diaphoresis (or shakiness)
This insulin is cloudy
What is NPH?
This lab reflects average blood sugar over 3 months
What is A1C?
If a patient is unconscious with hypoglycemia, this medication is given IM.
What is glucagon?
Less likely to occur in patients taking oral medications.
What is hypoglycemia?
Fruity breath and deep rapid respirations indicate this complication
What is DKA?
When mixing insulin, this type is drawn up first
What is regular insulin (clear before cloudy)?
A blood sugar of 48 mg/dL indicates this condition.
What is hypoglycemia?
Only insulin that can be given IV.
What is regular insulin?
Before giving insulin, the nurse must check this.
What is blood glucose level?
This chronic complication affects the small blood vessels of the eyes.
What is diabetic retinopathy?
This long-acting insulin should NOT be mixed.
What is glargine?
Positive urine ketones plus high glucose suggests this complication
What is DKA?
Causes pain and decreased sensation in the extremities.
What is diabetic neuropathy?
This is the priority assessment in a patient with glucose of 600 mg/dL.
What is level of consciousness?
This nerve complication causes numbness and tingling in the feet.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
This is the correct route for insulin administration
What is subcutaneous?
This test is done mostly to determine the difference between Type I and Type II DM
What is C-Peptide test
Experienced by Type I diabetics, s/s include fruity breath, Kussmauls respirations, and ketones in the urine
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
This is the priority intervention for blood sugar of 38 mg/dL.
What is give quick-acting carbohydrate?