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signs and symptoms
causes
assessment
nursing diagnosis
management
100
genetic factor, obesity
What is common cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus
100
assess skin turgor, vital signs general condition and blood glucose levels
What is the assessment for a patient with hyperglycemia ?
100
altered fluid volume deficit related to frequent urination
patient present with sunken eyes , dry mouth and thirst .What is the nursing diagnosis for this particular problem?
100
Insulin 10 International units with intravenous solution of 0.9% Normal Saline
What is the amount of insulin and the type of solution to be given to a client whose blood glucose levels are 450gm/dl?
200
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and polydipsia
What are the cardinal signs of Diabetes mellitus?
200
too much insulin, impoper timimg of insulin in relation to food
What is the cause of hypoglycemia in a known diabetic patient ?
200
Continue administering Insulin until blood levels reaches 250mg/dl
What is the assessment you would make on a patient wiht DKA receiving insulin?
200
potential for altered consciousness related to metabolic acidosis.
What is the nursing diagnosis for a patient with DKA ?
200
assessment of level of consciousness ,oxygen therapy , iv fluids, monitoring vital signs
What is the immediate management of diabetic ketoacidosis?
300
blood glucose of 40gm/dl a known diabetic patient
What is the manifestation of hypoglycemia
300
neuroglycopenia
What is the cause of nervousness in a patient with hypoglycemia?
300
nothing per os and assess level of consciousness
What is the nursing management of a diabetic patient who has reported unconscious?
400
taking too little insulin,skipping doses of insulin
What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?