NUR 104 
Nursing Care Concepts
Nur104 Home UNIT 2 - THE CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH ALTERATIONS IN SELECTED BASIC NEEDS 
UNIT 2C - THE CLIENT WITH ALTERATIONS AFFECTING NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
 
Theory schedule
   Unit 1-A
   Unit 1-B
   Unit 1-C
   Unit 1-D
   Unit 1-E
   Unit 1-F

   Unit 2-A
   Unit 2-B
   Unit 2-C

Appendix A

Lab

Clinical

 

  • Objectives
  • Utilize the nursing process in implementing the concepts of nursing care for the client with diabetes mellitus.

  • 2. Identify alterations in the basic needs of the selected client with diabetes mellitus.
    3. Identify cultural implications of diabetes mellitus and its treatment.
    4. Demonstrate utilization of technology related to blood glucose measurement and injections according to established criteria.
    5. Participate in a teaching plan for a client with diabetes mellitus taking into account developmental stage of client.
    6.List community resources for a client with diabetes mellitus.
    7. Describe therapeutic communication skills to promote caring and support for a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
     
     
    Theory
    Content
    Lab
    Assignment
    Clinical
    Clinical Assignment

    A.  The client with alterations affecting 
         nutrition/metabolism (ex.)
         1.  diabetes mellitus, type I
         2.  diabetes mellitus, type II

    B.  Nursing process related to the client with 
         alterations affecting nutrition/metabolism

         1.  nursing assessment
              a.  risk factors
              b.  objective data
              c.  subjective data
              d.  diagnostic tests

         2.  nursing diagnosis (ex.)
              a.  alteration in nutrition
              b.  alteration in oxygenation
              c.  alteration in tissue perfusion
              d.  non-compliance
              e.  knowledge deficit
              f.  self-care deficit
              g.  fluid volume deficit
              h.  ineffective coping

         3.  planning and intervention
              a.  nutrition (ADA diet)
              b.  pharmacological therapies
                   1.  types of insulin
                   2.  oral hypoglycemic agents
                   3. new technology related to insulin
                      administration
              c.  exercise
              d.  client teaching
                1. effect of developmental stage
         e.  prevention and treatment of complications
                   1.  infections
                   2.  hypoglycemia
                   3.  hyperglycemia
                   4.  vascular changes
                   5.  neuropathy
               f.  compliance
                   1.  age-related issues
                   2.  cultural issues
              g.  surgical care of client with diabetes
            h. support coping through therapeutic
                communication
         4.  Evaluation

    • expected outcomes related to nursing care of the diabetic client
         5.  discharge planning
              a.  self-care needs
              b.  community resources

    Readings:
    Lewis pp. 1268-1301
    Winningham & Preusser
    Chapter 8: Case studies # 1, 7
    Chapter 12: Case Studies # 7, 10
     


    A.  32-1 Blood glucose measurement

    B.  33-4 Mixing Medications in One Syringe
          Insulin injections

    Readings:
    Kozier: p. 760-763, 818-820

    Videos: 
    "Nursing Management of Patients with Diabetes"
    Diabetic Emergencies
    Insulin Pump Therapy

    Computer Programs:
    Dosages and Calculations Made Easy : Calculating Injectable Medications: Working with Insulin (review from Unit 1A)

    Web Sites for further Review:
    http://nurse.cyberchalk.com/nurse  Click on Clinical Care and then these units:
         -Current Diabetes Management
         -Diabetes:Cause, Effect, and Treatment
         -Insight on Diabetes and Medications
         -Insulin

    http://www.diabetes.org  (American Diabetes Association)

    http://www.niddk.nih.gov (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
     
     

     


    A.  Utilizing the nursing process, provide care for a client with diabetes mellitus.
         1.  monitor glucose control
         2.  administer insulin 
         3.  assist with psychosocial adjustment
         4.  monitor diabetic diet

    B.  Utilize teaching principles to assist client in self-care after discharge.

    C.  In conference:
         1.  Discuss the care of a client with diabetes
              mellitus

    • what type of diabetes does the patient have?
    • what measures (diet, medications, exercise) are being used to control the diabetes?
    • what are the patient's learning needs?
    • how does culture affect compliance?
    • describe a teaching plan
         2.  Identify the teaching materials available at 
              your hospital for the diabetic client.
         3.  Describe a caring incident affecting your client with diabetes.

         Student Activities:
    Attend selected support groups/ Community education program related to diabetes mellitus (option)Investigate opportunities for service learning in related agencies.
     

     

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    Please direct general questions or comments about this page to its author: Kim Lubesnick, mikey@oakton.edu.
    Last update 10/05/02