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Objectives for Transplant and Diabetes Content Friday 10/19: • Describe the process of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) • Distinguish the 3 major types of HSCT • Discuss the nursing management for a client undergoing HSCT • Identify the common complications associated with HSCT • State the organs/tissues that can be donated and what makes a person a candidate for donation • Evaluate kidney function using laboratory and assessment data • Identify complications of organ transplantation • Describe the nursing management for the patient undergoing kidney transplantation Monday 10/22: • Compare and contrast clinical characteristics and nursing implications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes • Identify the prevalence of diabetes in the united states and the correlate the cultural considerations in the care of the patient diagnosed with diabetes • Explain the pathophysiological differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes • Classify the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for the development of diabetes • Interpret the recommended screening guidelines, diagnostic tests, and the common signs and symptoms of diabetes • Utilize the nursing process in the care of the diabetic client including acute and chronic complications Friday 10/26: • Explain the causes of high blood glucose, or hyperglycemia, in diabetes • Understand how oral antidiabetic agents work to lower blood glucose • Understand how noninsulin injectable medications work • Understand onset, peak and duration of insulin • Help patients overcome treatment barriers and improve medication adherence • Evaluate the various pharmacologic treatment modalities for diabetes. • Demonstrate correct techniques for insulin measurement, withdrawal, mixing, and administration. • Properly utilize algorithms for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia based upon patient scenarios Monday 10/29: • How carbohydrates are metabolized • Why it is important to maintain steady blood glucose levels • How obesity and diabetes may be related • How to plan healthy meals • How to help patients understand: The basics of diabetes • How to incorporate a meal plan into their lifestyle • How to incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle • How to take medicines • How to check their blood sugar • How to prevent, detect, and manage diabetes-related problems • How to deal with psychosocial issues • What strategies they can use to make health-related changes Be sure you have an understanding of: • Diabetic laboratory monitoring: HgbA1C, blood glucose, ketones • Diabetic education: monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, medications • Assessing the foot/preventing foot injury • Symptoms and treatment of hyper/hypoglycemia • Management of DM during an illness • Insulin types, compatibility, administration • Acute complications: DKA, HHS • Long-term complications: nephrophathy, CVD, neuropathy, retinopathy • Pathophysiology of diabetes • Insulin pumps • Gestational diabetes

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