Question

1. What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia?

2. What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

3. Describe the purpose and actions of regular insulin. How may it be given?

4. What are potential long-term complications of diabetes?

5. What will the nurse teach the patient about managing blood sugar when ill with vomiting and

diarrhea?

Answer 1

1, Hyperglycemia Sx

3Ps of Hyperglycemais- are polydipsia, Polyphagia, Polyuria

• Polydipsia (Increased thirst.)
• Polyuria(Frequent peeing)
• Polyphagia(Excessive hunger)
• Headaches.
• Trouble concentrating.
• Blurred vision.
• Fatigue (weak, tired feeling)
• Weight loss.
• Blood sugar level>180 mg/dL (AFTER MEAL)
• Blood Sugar level > 70-130mg/dl(Before Break Fast )

2, Hypoglycemia Sx

Excess sweating, Excessive hunger, Fainting, Fatigue, :Light-headedness, or shakiness, Nausea or vomiting,Mental confusion or unresponsiveness Dryness or tingling lips,Anxiety, Blurred vision, Headache, Irritability, Pallor, Palpitations, a sensation of pins and needles, Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Tremor, or Unsteadiness

3,Regular insulin. Regular insulin, also known as neutral insulin and soluble insulin is a type of short-acting insulin. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2, gestational diabetes, and complications of diabetes such as diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic states.

Insulin regular (human) is usually given three or more times per day before meals. The patient should eat your meal within 30 minutes after giving an injection. Average insulin requirements range between 0.5 and 1 unit/kg per day. Insulin injection regular (human) is given under your skin in the fatty part of your abdomen, thigh, buttocks, or back of your arm. This is where insulin is absorbed fastest.

4, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma,Cataract, Kidney disease (nephropathy), Diabetic neuropathy, and macrovascular problems, Ketoacidosis,Heart diseases, hypertension, Foot Ulcers,Depression,Demetial,and Stroke