NURS2105 Diabetes: Prevention of emergencies (hyper and hypo) by Linda_Ng https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py What can we as nurses do to prevent and reduce these from happening in our diabetic patients? Please share en-us 2018-08-03 02:31:03 UTC 2024-07-15 16:47:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Prevention of emergencies (hyper and hypo) l_ng https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/271853438 What can we as nurses do to prevent and reduce these from happening in our diabetic patients? Please share]]> 2018-08-03 03:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/271853438 Monitor BSL closely https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777099 2018-08-12 23:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777099 Consistent BGLS, Insulin monitoring, check symptoms every time you go and do obs (breathing, clammy skin etc.), monitor patient's eating, be knowledgeable of warning signs and how to treat them. https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777101 2018-08-12 23:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777101 Check if the patient has seen a diabetic educator gabrielle_wankadia https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777126 2018-08-12 23:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777126 Educate pt on symptoms to look out for if they are having a hypo/hyperglycaemic episode https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777154 2018-08-12 23:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777154 https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777161 Ask how the pt wants to manage their condition and use that info to tailor their plan]]> 2018-08-12 23:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777161 Educate pt on healthy lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise. https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777174 2018-08-12 23:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777174 Ask them what they are feeling. They are the patient and the one experiencing it so most likely they will be able to tell you. Educate them on what to look out for, even if they think it is something small and does not matter https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777186 2018-08-12 23:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777186 Check patient understanding of their condition and fill in gaps in their knowledge https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777213 2018-08-12 23:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777213 Visually assess the patient gabrielle_wankadia https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777223 2018-08-12 23:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777223 Discuss a management plan for any exacerbation, including when they are back at home https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777259 2018-08-12 23:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777259 Assess patient adherence to treatment regime https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777296 2018-08-12 23:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777296 Collaborate with the doctors in order to provide the best possible management for the pt - e.g. notify the doctors if the current management plan is not working for the pt https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777326 2018-08-12 23:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777326 Work with the patient to set realistic strategies goals gabrielle_wankadia https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777455 2018-08-12 23:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/1e8pf25dg7py/wish/272777455