Exam 1 NR 325 Adult Health II

Exam 1 NR 325 Adult Health II Terms in this set (93) a.What are some subjective questions to ask a patient with diabetes? (6) 1. Any excess/increased thirst? 2. Any excess/increased urination? 3. Any excessive hunger? 4. Any intolerance to heat/cold? 5. Any excess sweating? 6. Any recent weight gain or loss? b.What are some diagnostic values to evaluate for a diabetic patient? Potassium, Glucose, Sodium, hA1c, thyroid studies, serum osmolality Brainpower Read More c.What are some physical exam findings to assess in a diabetic patient? body temperature, height and weight, alertness and emotional state, skin changes, hair changes, blood pressure and heart rate, extremity edema, thyroid d.What is hypoglycemia? S/sx A blood glucose below 70 plus the following s/sx: e."Cold and clammy? Need some candy!" HANGRY, irritable, shaky, mental confusion, diaphoresis, palpitations, headache, lack of coordination, blurred vision, seizure, coma, tachycardia f.What is the treatment for hypoglycemia in a conscious patient who can swallow safely? Give 15-20 g of readily absorbable carbohydrate (4-6 ox of juice/drink, glucose tablet, 6-10 hard candies, 1tbsp honey). -10g of glucose will increase blood glucose by 40mg/dL over 30 minutes -Recheck blood glucose 15 minutes following intervention, retreat if symptoms persist or glucose is still below 70 g.What is the treatment for hypoglycemia in an unconscious patient? -Place the patient in a lateral position to prevent aspiration -Administer glucagon subQ or IM or IV D50 and notify the provider -Repeat in 10 minutes if they are still unconscious, continue to treat until glucose is above 70