Title: Caring For Clients With Diabetes Mellitus
Course: PRN 0092 Practical Nursing II > Section: Nursing Care of Clients with Endocrine Disorders

Introduction

This module looks at the various issues that arise during caring for a patient with Diabetes. Content studied will include the different diagnostic tests used to determine and monitor Diabetes and ways to manage Diabetes, including medications. In addition, the many complications associated with Diabetes will be discussed.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Differentiate between the two types of diabetes for any age patient.
Discuss the diagnostic tests for diabetes.
Explain the role of diet, hygiene and exercise in the treatment of diabetes.
List the different types of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs.
Compare the symptoms of insulin reaction (hypoglycemia) to diabetic ketoacidosis.
Describe the acute and chronic complications of diabetes mellitus.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

38.01 Identify signs and symptoms of disease/disorders of the body systems.
38.02 Identify diagnostic tests used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.03 Identify medications used in the treatment of diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.04 Identify nutritional needs of patients with diseases/disorders of the body systems.
38.13 Care of the patient with endocrine disease/disorder.
41.01 Adapt nursing care for the pediatric patient.
41.05 Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases.

Readings & Resources

Timby & Smith, (2010), Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th edition, Chapter 51.
Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages: 637-640 and 1102-1103.

Additional Resources

Diabetes Overview (http://www.freenursetutor.com/click-here-for-more-videos/endocrine.html)
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/