Modules 1-16
NUR112-0002
, 01
Exam 1
Metabolism, Health Policy/Legal,
Infection, Oxygenation
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, T1DM & T2DM
T1DM T2DM
[Pathophysiology] an autoimmune [Pathophysiology] involves insulin
destruction of the insulin-producing resistance, where the body’s cells do
beta cells in the pancreas, resulting in not respond properly to insulin, where
a complete or near-complete the body’s cells do not respond properly
deficiency of insulin production. to insulin, as well as relative insulin
● Beta cell destruction leading to deficiency due to the pancreatic beta
absolute insulin deficiency cells being unable to compensate and
● Autoimmune produce sufficient insulin.
● Idiopathic
Causes → Genetics/Family Hx Causes → Sedentary lifestyle/HTN
Hyperlipidemia/Obesity
Smoking/Family Hx
Symptoms are ABRUPT SYMPTOMS Symptoms are GRADUAL
Polyuria (⬆ urination) Polydipsia (⬆ thirst) Polyphagia (⬆ hunger)
, Metabolism
Complications Hyperglycemia
MICROVASCULAR (high blood sugar) include increased thirst,
➔ Neuropathy
➔ Retinopathy increased urination, blurred vision, fatigue, and
➔ Nephropathy weight loss. In severe cases, it can lead to diabetic
MACROVASCULAR ketoacidosis with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
➔ Stroke fruity breath odor, and potentially coma
➔ HTD → Hypertensive disease
➔ PVD Hypoglycemia
(low blood sugar) include pallor, tremors, anxiety,
Labs for DM NML tachycardia, palpitations, diaphoresis, headache,
dizziness, irritability, fatigue, poor judgment,
Blood Glucose → 60-100 mg/dL confusion, visual disturbances, hunger, seizures, and
coma.
A1C → 4-6%