NUR 2474 Mod 07
- Type 1 DM Diagnosis
Answer -Sx onset is abrupt and can develop at any age including adulthood.
-Islet cell antibodies and glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies -A1C 6.5% or greater
- Type 1 DM Development
Answer Immune system will destroy beta cells in the pancreas; pancreas no longer produces insulin
- Type 1 DM Tx
Answer Dependent on insulin injections
- Type 1 DM Prevention
Answer Cannot be prevented
- Type 2 DM Diagnosis
Answer -Sx onset is gradual and typically develops in middle age.
-A1C 6.5%
- Type 2 DM Development
Answer Body becomes resistant to insulin and doesn't use it properly 1 / 2
- Type 2 DM Tx
Answer Treated initially with diet, exercise, and oral anti-diabetic meds. Over time will need insulin injections
- T2DM Prevention
Answer Healthy life choices; however, can be genetic despite life style choices.
- Hypoglycemia Sx
Answer -Dry mouth
-Increased thirst -Weakness -Headache -Blurred Vision -Frequent Urination -3 P's (Polydipsia, Polyuria, and Polyphagia)
- Hypoglycemia Nrsg Considerations
Answer -Check Blood Glucose
-Provide Carb/Juice -If able to swallow, administer Dextrose -If unresponsive, administer Glucagon
- Hyperglycemia Sx
Answer -Diaphoretic
-Pallor -Irritability -Hunger
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