Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 87 questions with complete solution graded A+

Interventions to prevent diabetes - Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes - 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes - No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia - Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition, tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating) S/S of hyperglycemia - 3 polys, fruity breath S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and treatment - High BS, high HR, restlessness, weight loss, fruity breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) -- treatments; IV regular insulin First intervention if a pt. Presents with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia - Check blood sugar Prevention of long term complications of diabetes - Takes meds, daily feet care, yearly renal test, eye exams every 6 months, LDL less than 150 Dietary teaching for a diabetic patient - Meals at the same time every day, decrease saturated fats, increase exercise , refer pt. To MyPlate learning tool, Diabetic Pt. should never increase carbs unless... - Sugar is low before exercising Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. - Know hypo/hyperglycemia s/s, know that stress and illness increase BS , see a diabetic educator, know what the effect of Exercise can have on BsDiabetic foot care - Clean w/ soap and warm water, clean socks everyday, cut toe nails straight across, keep feet dry, no powder or lotion b/t toes , wear shoes , inspect feet daily, no gardners