EXCESSIVE THIRST & which type of DM
What is POLYDYPSIA TYPE I & II
TRANSPORTS AND METABOLIZES GLUCOSE FOR ENERGY SIGNALS THE LIVER TO STOP THE RELEASE OF GLUCOSE AND INHIBITS BREAKDOWN OF STORED GLUCOSE, PROTEINS, & FATS
What are FUNCTIONS OF INSULIN
Condition in which PANCREAS MAKES LITTLE TO NO INSULIN
What is TYPE I DM
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE CEREBRAL VASCULAR DISEASE, Peripheral artery disease
Macrovascular complications of T2DM
DM term for EXCESSIVE URINATION & in which type does it present
What is POLYURIA TYPE I & II
If your patient is diabetic what should they do prior to exercise
What is Check blood glucose
TREMORS NERVOUSNESS SWEATING, HUNGER PALPITATIONS
What are SYMPTOMS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
The primary goal of treating ________is rapid hydration and normalizing blood glucose levels
What is DKA
ACIDS THAT ARE FORMED WHEN FAT IS METABOLIZED IN THE ABSENCE OF INSULIN-and this condition is characterized by ketoacidosis and hyperglycemia
What are KETONE BODIES/ (DKA)
Which statement indicates that a patient with DM understands foot care?
a. I should soak my feet in hot water daily
B. I'll inspect my feet every week.
C. I'll wear sandals during the summer.
D. I should always wear closed shoes and inspect my feet daily
What is D; I should wear closed-toe shoes and inspect my feet daily
Rationale: Daily inspection and closed shoes can prevent injury and promote early detection
A client’s blood glucose reads 320 mg/dL. and has Polydipsia with signs of extreme dehydration The nurse should FIRST:
A. give the client food
B. Administer short-acting insulin
C. check for ketones in urine
D. Encourage the client to exercise
WHAT is C; FIRST check for ketones in the urine
Rationale: the blood glucose OF 320 mg/dL and the symptom of extreme dehydration may indicate DKA so first checking for ketones in urine is important
ONSET 6-8 HOURS PEAK: 12-16 HOURS DURATION: 20-30 HOURS
What is Humulin Insulin (LONG-ACTING)
VERY DANGEROUS levels (Lab) associated with DM; affects cardiac function- MAY CAUSE ARRHYTHMIAS; CAUSED BY EXCESS FLUID LOSS
What is HYPOKALEMIA The causes of hypokalemia in diabetics include: (1) redistribution of potassium [K+] from the extracellular to the intracellular fluid compartment (shift hypokalemia due to insulin administration); (2) gastrointestinal loss of K+ due to malabsorption syndromes (diabetic-induced motility disorders, bacterial overgrowth, chronic diarrheal states); and (3) renal loss of K+ (due to osmotic diuresis