Question

Case Study, Chapter 51, Assessment and Management of Patients with Diabetes

1. Sallie Smith, 42 years of age, is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. During the patient education, the patient asks the nurse, “What should I do if I am sick and can’t eat; should I still take my medicine for the diabetes?” (Learning Objective 10)

1. What management strategies should the nurse provide the patient to deal with “sick days”?

Answer 1

Answer: Type 2 diabetes occurs when there is increase in the blood glucose level. For this management is necessary. The nurse should provide education to the patient such as:

• Patient should avoid caffeinated beverages and coffee.
• Intake of fluids such as water and should be hydrated so that no problem occurs.
• Eating foods that contains high amount of fibres which keeps full for longer period of time.
• He should practice for healthy leaving and should be Indulge in some of the physical activities such as walking etc.