NURS2105: Blood Glucose Level by Linda_Ng https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0 Discuss ways we as nurses could help patients to maintain their blood sugar levels en-us 2018-08-03 03:20:32 UTC 2024-12-19 09:18:39 UTC hello@padlet.com NURS2105: Blood Glucose Level l_ng https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/271853913 Discuss ways we as nurses could help patients to maintain their blood levels.]]> 2018-08-03 03:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/271853913 Work with the patient to come up with a realistic management plan that they are likely to stick to - something that fits in with their lifestyle/ routine etc. https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778877 2018-08-12 23:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778877 Start slowly, maybe once per day then twice and so forth https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778914 2018-08-12 23:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778914 Frequency of Monitoring https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778928 Determine, in conjunction with the patient, how frequent they should monitor their blood sugar (i.e. according to the glycaemic goals, medication regime etc). This ensures that a realistic, achievable plan can be maintained. ]]> 2018-08-12 23:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778928 Motivational interviewing gabrielle_wankadia https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778955 2018-08-12 23:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778955 Negotiate with the patient to implement a plan they are happy and comfortable with so that they are more likely to adhere to the plan https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778956 2018-08-12 23:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778956 be aware of the patient and their bsl level https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778964 2018-08-12 23:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778964 https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778973 Incentive plans, if they maintain within range they set up a reward ]]> 2018-08-12 23:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778973 Tailor management plan with what suits the patient best - identify what they are able/ willing to do to maintain their BGL eg. change of diet, exercise https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778992 2018-08-12 23:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272778992 Post-Prandial https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272779165 Ask the patient to take their blood sugar two hours after a meal so that they can determine how well they judged the sugar content in their meal, and whether the amount of insulin they gave themselves was sufficient. By doing this, the patient can gain a deeper understanding of their condition, and control it effectively. ]]> 2018-08-12 23:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/l_ng/x0fekwake8b0/wish/272779165