Reference no: EM133657130
Questions
A. Briefly describe Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
B. How is DM diagnosed? What is glycosylated Hgb? How does it relate to DM?
C. What is Type 1 DM?
D. What are: characteristics, symptoms, characteristics of Type 1 DM?
E. How is Type 1 DM treated?
F. Explain nursing assessment for a patient with Type 1 DM.
G. What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? Why are people with Type 1 DM at risk for DKA?
H. How is DKA treated?
I. What is Type 2 DM?
J. What are: characteristics, symptoms, characteristics of Type 2 DM?
K. What is a major pre-disposing factor for Type 2 DM?
L. How is Type 2 DM treated?
M. Explain nursing assessment for a patient with DM: Include assessment of: integument, oral cavity, eyes, cardiopulmonary system, periphery, kidneys, neuromusculature, GI disturbances, reproductive, and psychosocial issues.
N. Why do people with DM have issues with wound healing?
O. Compare the differences between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia: What are signs and symptoms of each? What are nursing actions for each?