Gestational Diabetes The clinic RN reviews Amanda’s prenatal record prior to performing a nursing assessment. Amanda has given birth twice‚ once at 35-weeks (twins) and once at 39-weeks (singleton). All of these children are alive and well. She has had one spontaneous abortion at 9-weeks gestation. 1. How should the nurse record Amanda’s obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L designation? A) 3-2-0-1-3. B) 3-1-1-1-2. C) 4-1-1-1-3. D) 4-2-1-0-2. Correct answer(s): C The nurse notes that
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understanding concepts. Once again‚ you do not have to read all or any of these – I am just trying to include additional resources that you can turn to if you need more. We will finish lecturing on post-op/wound management on 2/4 at 0930. We will begin diabetes content immediately after that. For this learning experience‚ being present is a necessity. I will not be lecturing. Please come to class prepared with: iClicker (needed for peri-op as well) Lewis text Davis Drug Guide Computer or tablet will
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Type One and Type Two Diabetes Type one diabetes is a life threatening disease with no cure known‚ but only treatment to help maintain a normal life. The exact origin of type one diabetes is not known and no known way to prevent the disease from occurring. Many signs are known to help catch the diabetes early on before it becomes life threatening. Some common symptoms are constant hunger‚ weight loss‚ increased thirst‚ and urinating frequently. Type two diabetes is also a life threatening disease
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Animal Model of Diabetes Type 2 There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes is mostly diagnosed in juvenile‚ while type 2 is mostly diagnosed after the age of 35. Type 1 diabetes is primarily caused by destruction of pancreas which is responsible for producing insulin. However‚ in type 2 diabetes‚ insulin resistance is seen in the body‚ i.e.‚ enough insulin is produced by the body but its activity (conversion of glucose to glycogen) is blocked. Thus‚ the end result of
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NRS 339L: Hyperglycemia Cindy Clair & Sara Scaggs Northern Kentucky University 1. Type 1 Diabetes: Formerly known as juvenile onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an immune-mediated disease. The body’s own T cells attack and destroy pancreatic beta (B) cells‚ which are the source of insulin. In addition‚ autoantibodies to the islet cells cause a reduction of 80-90% of normal B cell function before hyperglycemia and other manifestations occur. (Mosby‚ 2011)
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client is diagnosed with diabetes type 2. She is insulin dependent‚ she requires blood glucose monitoring every day. Although‚ the client is very satisfied with her lifestyle‚ the therapist realized certain things that should be taken into considerations. She knows how to measure her blood glucose; however‚ she does not monitor it regularly especially when she goes to work. She does not participate in physical activities as much as she is suppose to. Caring for diabetes will prevent life-threatening
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disease among Malaysians which is diabetes mellitus (DM)‚ commonly referred to as diabetes‚ is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination‚ increased thirst‚ and increased hunger. If left untreated‚ diabetes can cause many complications. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease‚ stroke‚ kidney failure‚ foot ulcers and damage to the eyes. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not
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Running Head: DEALING WITH DIABETES UO7a1-Unit 7 Assignment DEALING WITH DIABETES BIO1000 Capella University November 24‚ 2013 DEALING WITH DIABETES Dear Friend‚ I sympathize with you newly discovered prognosis of type 2 diabetes. It is a process of deciding now‚ how to utilize your method of change in diet‚ exercise and properly medicating yourself. I took the initiative of preparing some information
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What is diabetes? Diabetes is often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus. This describes a group of diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar). This could be because either insulin production is inadequate or the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin. There are 3 types of diabetes: 1) Type 1 Diabetes: The body does not produce insulin. People usually develop type 1 diabetes in early adulthood or teenage years. Approximately 10% of all diabetes cases are
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Type 2 diabetes can be described a one of the most common forms of diabetes that exists today. It need to be understood that what happens to an individual when he suffers from type 2 diabetes is that he would not be able to produce enough insulin‚ which is needed for the body in order to be able to use sugar effectively‚ or perhaps his cells would ignore the insulin that his body is producing. It would help to remember the important fact that it is sugar that provides energy for the body‚ and unless
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