Comprehensive Diabetes Mellitus Nursing Care
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Why is it necessary to maintain blood The brain needs a constant supply of glucose
glucose levels no lower than 60 because it cannot store it.
mg/dL?
What risk factor is associated with Abdominal obesity.
metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended frequency Clients should see an ophthalmologist yearly due to
for eye examinations for clients with the risk of diabetic retinopathy.
diabetes?
What should a nurse do first when Examine the client's feet for signs of injury.
assessing a client with decreased
tactile sensation in the feet?
What is the risk of developing type 1 The risk is higher than the general population, but it
diabetes for children of affected may not occur.
parents?
What statement should a nurse Maintain tight glycemic control and prevent
include in a plan of care to delay hyperglycemia.
diabetic complications?
Which client is at greatest risk for A 58-year-old American Indian.
diabetes mellitus?
, What should a client do to prevent Do not share your monitoring equipment.
bloodborne infections during glucose
monitoring?
What should a nurse advise a client Change positions slowly when getting out of bed.
taking glipizide regarding position
changes?
What is a common complication of Diabetic neuropathy.
long-term diabetes related to nerve
damage?
What is the primary fuel source for the Glucose.
brain?
What is a critical factor in the Hyperglycemia.
pathogenesis of long-term diabetic
complications?
What is the significance of HLA-DR They are genes associated with an increased risk of
and HLA-DQ in diabetes? developing type 1 diabetes.
What is the role of the nurse in To provide information on maintaining blood glucose
educating clients about diabetes levels and recognizing complications.
management?
What lifestyle change can help Maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical
manage diabetes effectively? activity.
What is the importance of regular foot To prevent injuries and complications due to
examinations for diabetic patients? decreased sensation.
What should clients with diabetes be They should avoid sharing their devices to prevent
educated about regarding their blood infections.
glucose monitoring devices?
What is the recommended action if a Consult with the healthcare provider rather than
client misses a dose of glipizide? doubling the next dose.
And Patient Education – Questions With Step By
Step Solutions
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Terms in this set (124)
Why is it necessary to maintain blood The brain needs a constant supply of glucose
glucose levels no lower than 60 because it cannot store it.
mg/dL?
What risk factor is associated with Abdominal obesity.
metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended frequency Clients should see an ophthalmologist yearly due to
for eye examinations for clients with the risk of diabetic retinopathy.
diabetes?
What should a nurse do first when Examine the client's feet for signs of injury.
assessing a client with decreased
tactile sensation in the feet?
What is the risk of developing type 1 The risk is higher than the general population, but it
diabetes for children of affected may not occur.
parents?
What statement should a nurse Maintain tight glycemic control and prevent
include in a plan of care to delay hyperglycemia.
diabetic complications?
Which client is at greatest risk for A 58-year-old American Indian.
diabetes mellitus?
, What should a client do to prevent Do not share your monitoring equipment.
bloodborne infections during glucose
monitoring?
What should a nurse advise a client Change positions slowly when getting out of bed.
taking glipizide regarding position
changes?
What is a common complication of Diabetic neuropathy.
long-term diabetes related to nerve
damage?
What is the primary fuel source for the Glucose.
brain?
What is a critical factor in the Hyperglycemia.
pathogenesis of long-term diabetic
complications?
What is the significance of HLA-DR They are genes associated with an increased risk of
and HLA-DQ in diabetes? developing type 1 diabetes.
What is the role of the nurse in To provide information on maintaining blood glucose
educating clients about diabetes levels and recognizing complications.
management?
What lifestyle change can help Maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical
manage diabetes effectively? activity.
What is the importance of regular foot To prevent injuries and complications due to
examinations for diabetic patients? decreased sensation.
What should clients with diabetes be They should avoid sharing their devices to prevent
educated about regarding their blood infections.
glucose monitoring devices?
What is the recommended action if a Consult with the healthcare provider rather than
client misses a dose of glipizide? doubling the next dose.
