Management And Nursing Care Of Diabetes
Mellitus Types 1 And 2 – Questions With
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What is diabetes mellitus? A group of disorders characterized by elevated
blood glucose levels due to defects in insulin
production, action, or both.
At what age is Type I Diabetes Before age 30.
Mellitus commonly diagnosed?
What is a significant statistic regarding More than 400,000 children under age 14 are
children and Type I Diabetes in the affected.
US?
What are the two main types of islet Alpha cells produce glucagon to increase blood
cells in the pancreas and their glucose levels; beta cells produce insulin to help the
functions? body use and store nutrients.
What typically triggers Type I An autoimmune process or viral infections such as
Diabetes Mellitus? mumps, rubella, and Coxsackie virus.
What are the clinical manifestations of Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss,
hyperglycemia in adults? and changes in mental status.
What tests are used for diagnosing Fasting blood glucose (>100 mg/dL), two-hour
Type I Diabetes Mellitus? postprandial glucose test, and Hemoglobin A1C.
, What are the primary components of Pharmacologic interventions, nutrition management,
medical management for Type I patient education, and complication prevention.
Diabetes?
What is the role of insulin in managing Insulin is a high-risk medication essential for
Type I Diabetes? managing blood glucose levels.
What are the signs of hypoglycemia? Shakiness, sweating, dizziness, hunger, rapid
heartbeat, confusion, and loss of consciousness if
untreated.
What are common nursing Monitor vital signs, serum glucose, potassium levels,
interventions for assessing Type I and intake/output.
Diabetes?
What is the goal of diabetes treatment Achieve optimal glycemic control, support normal
in children? growth and development, and minimize
complications.
What are the three forms of morning Dawn phenomenon, Somogyi effect, and insulin
hyperglycemia in Type I Diabetes? waning.
What is the Dawn phenomenon? A rise in blood glucose levels in the early morning
due to nocturnal surges in growth hormone.
Mellitus Types 1 And 2 – Questions With
Comprehensive Solutions
Save
Terms in this set (85)
What is diabetes mellitus? A group of disorders characterized by elevated
blood glucose levels due to defects in insulin
production, action, or both.
At what age is Type I Diabetes Before age 30.
Mellitus commonly diagnosed?
What is a significant statistic regarding More than 400,000 children under age 14 are
children and Type I Diabetes in the affected.
US?
What are the two main types of islet Alpha cells produce glucagon to increase blood
cells in the pancreas and their glucose levels; beta cells produce insulin to help the
functions? body use and store nutrients.
What typically triggers Type I An autoimmune process or viral infections such as
Diabetes Mellitus? mumps, rubella, and Coxsackie virus.
What are the clinical manifestations of Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, weight loss,
hyperglycemia in adults? and changes in mental status.
What tests are used for diagnosing Fasting blood glucose (>100 mg/dL), two-hour
Type I Diabetes Mellitus? postprandial glucose test, and Hemoglobin A1C.
, What are the primary components of Pharmacologic interventions, nutrition management,
medical management for Type I patient education, and complication prevention.
Diabetes?
What is the role of insulin in managing Insulin is a high-risk medication essential for
Type I Diabetes? managing blood glucose levels.
What are the signs of hypoglycemia? Shakiness, sweating, dizziness, hunger, rapid
heartbeat, confusion, and loss of consciousness if
untreated.
What are common nursing Monitor vital signs, serum glucose, potassium levels,
interventions for assessing Type I and intake/output.
Diabetes?
What is the goal of diabetes treatment Achieve optimal glycemic control, support normal
in children? growth and development, and minimize
complications.
What are the three forms of morning Dawn phenomenon, Somogyi effect, and insulin
hyperglycemia in Type I Diabetes? waning.
What is the Dawn phenomenon? A rise in blood glucose levels in the early morning
due to nocturnal surges in growth hormone.
