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Nursing role in the acute care setting - System Disorder

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder STUDENT NAME REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) inability of the body cells to respond to insulin Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem progressive cell desensitisation to insulin to no insulin production Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Lifestyle modifications, maintain weight appropriate ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Metabolic syndrome, age, insulin resistance Expected Findings Polyuria, polydipsia, pull the facia Kussmaul respirations, recurrent infections n/a Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures Fasting blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance test, glycosylated , urine Keytone's, see peptide levels, islet cells Self monitor blood glucose PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications Nursing Care Medications Client Education Increase exercise , from Jeremy I exams, conduct management of blood glucose levels Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy , sexual dysfunction Monitor blood glucose Ievels, intake and output per wait, skin integrity, healing status of wounds Oral antidiabetic, insulin Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care Referred client to diabetes educator for a comprehensive education in diabetes management ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE