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Which patient meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus?
Which patient meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus?
Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse regarding insulin administration?
Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse regarding insulin administration?
Which statement made by the patient indicates that teaching about a healthy eating plan was successful?
Which statement made by the patient indicates that teaching about a healthy eating plan was successful?
Which patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus would be at the highest risk for developing hypoglycemic unawareness?
Which patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus would be at the highest risk for developing hypoglycemic unawareness?
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Which statement made by the patient indicates that teaching about preventing diabetic nephropathy has been successful?
Which statement made by the patient indicates that teaching about preventing diabetic nephropathy has been successful?
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Study Notes
Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus requires a hemoglobin A1C ≥ 6.5%, fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL, or 2-hour plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL during an oral glucose tolerance test.
- Classic symptoms of hyperglycemia or a random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL also confirm diabetes.
Insulin Administration Education
- Cloudiness in insulin bottles may indicate intermediate-acting or premixed insulin; such bottles should not be discarded.
- Best injection site is the abdomen; routine hygiene suffices.
- Insulin can be stored at room temperature (up to 75°F) for one month unless temperatures exceed 86°F or drop below freezing.
- It is recommended to rotate injection sites within the same anatomical area.
Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management
- Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach can lead to hypoglycemic reactions.
- High-fiber diets are beneficial; recommendations suggest 14 g of fiber per 1000 kcal.
- Insulin pumps offer flexibility in food choices but do not negate the need to limit saturated fat intake.
Hypoglycemic Unawareness Risk
- Older adults and those on β-adrenergic blockers, like propranolol, are at increased risk for hypoglycemic unawareness, lacking early symptoms of hypoglycemia.
- This condition can lead to severe consequences like incoherence or unconsciousness due to the failure of counterregulatory hormones.
Preventing Diabetic Nephropathy
- Controlling blood pressure through a low-salt diet helps reduce the risk of diabetic nephropathy.
- Regular yearly dilated eye exams by an ophthalmologist are crucial for monitoring diabetic complications.
- Managing blood glucose levels is important; however, maintaining blood sugar above 180 mg/dL is not a safe strategy to prevent hypoglycemia.
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Test your knowledge with these NCLEX-style questions focused on Diabetes Mellitus. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of diagnostic criteria and laboratory results relevant to patient care in diabetes management. Perfect for nursing students preparing for their exams!
