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What condition is characterized by low blood glucose levels?
What condition is characterized by low blood glucose levels?
Which of the following best describes the focus of nursing as indicated in the content?
Which of the following best describes the focus of nursing as indicated in the content?
Which term is frequently mentioned alongside 'nursing' in the content?
Which term is frequently mentioned alongside 'nursing' in the content?
What does 'pure excellence' imply in the nursing context mentioned?
What does 'pure excellence' imply in the nursing context mentioned?
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In the context provided, which characteristic is NOT associated with nursing?
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Study Notes
Hypoglycemia
- Definition: Low blood glucose (<70 mg/dL)
- Severe Hypoglycemia: Blood glucose <50 mg/dL
Pathophysiology
- Glucose levels are unable to rise due to increased insulin production
- Unable to return to normal state without intervention
Risk Factors
- Insulin excess
- Deficient food intake
- Exercise
- Alcohol
Clinical Manifestations
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Neuromuscular system
- Neurological system (everything)
Therapeutic Management
- Eat or drink 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates
- Monitor blood sugar
- Have a snack or meal
- Blood Glucose is ≥70
Lab and Diagnostics
- Blood glucose
- Check for cold, clammy, irritated, and/or confused/irritable patient
- Need to treat the patient for blood glucose
Medical Management
- Medications: Glucose tablets (OTC), Glucagon, Glucose IV infusion (D50)
- Meal Plan
- Alcohol/diabetic connection
- Management of plan
- Don't put food in unconscious persons' mouths
Nursing Diagnosis
- Acute confusion
- Ineffective health management r/t deficient knowledge
- Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements r/t imbalance
Nursing and Evidence Based Care
- IV access
- Follow facility protocol for hypoglycemia Glucose administration
- Frequent monitoring
- Notify Physician
- Depends on results:
- Test again
- Food
- Low -> give D50
Cultural Considerations
- Important to consider cultural factors
Patient Teaching
- Disease process
- Why the frequent checks
- Involve patient in care by asking for descriptions of symptoms
Collaborative Problems/Potential Complications
- Can lead to seizures
- Decreased glucose supply to the brain
- Brain disorder
- More alert
- Sugar to brain = energy
Summary
- Hypoglycemia is a medical emergency.
- Follow facility protocols
- Continue monitoring after interventions
- Ensure the client is stable
- Make sure IV is patent
- Notify physician
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This quiz explores the definition, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia, along with its risk factors and therapeutic management. Test your knowledge on how to identify and manage low blood glucose levels effectively.
