Diabetes Scenario Failing to double check the name of a nursing home resident‚ a student nurse accidentally gives 13 units of 70/30 insulin to a patient who also received glipizide this morning. * What should the student nurse do when she realizes the error? * Report the error to her preceptor Nurse‚ along with the Nursing Supervisor. * At what point would the insulin peak and when should blood sugars be checked? * 70/30 insulin has a peak of 2-12 hours.
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Obtaining BSN Degree for Self-Improvement Accomplishing goals of much value in life is very difficult without pursuing higher education. This paper will address upon the basic questions and topics related to obtaining my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree. The paper will answer the questions like my motivation to return to school for further education‚ the benefits that I hope to obtain from this education‚ my plans on implementing my knowledge into practice‚ the terminal degree that I plan
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proficiency of a registered nurse in a given area of nursing specialty. Multiple studies indicate that nurses that have been certified in specialty areas enjoyed higher rates of patient satisfaction while they also had fewer errors in their nursing practice as well. Many healthcare facilities‚ nursing organizations and agencies recommend certification for those who have a longer nursing practice history so that they enjoy better progression in the nursing profession. It is a step for new grads to look
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My desire to obtain information related to the causes and effects of diabetes has been of interest to me because of my own experience with Type II diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 2001. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar‚ starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery‚ although both genetics and environmental factors
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The National Institute of Nursing Researches Changing practices‚ Changing lives: 10 Landmark Research Nursing Studies HELPING YOUTHS ESTABLISHED HEALTHY HABITS OF EXERCISE AND DIET by: Dr. Joanne Harrell (professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill‚ is the principal investigator for the NINR-funded Cardiovascular Health in Children and Youth studies.) link: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/27F3FB10-FE62-4119-9FA9-1140B6950AFF/0/10LandmarkNursingResearchStudies508
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For the purpose of this essay I will explore the aspects of Type I diabetes mellitus and the effect it has upon a woman and her midwife during the antenatal period. The question I intend to explore and answer is: “What is the role of the midwife in the management of the woman whose pregnancy is complicated by Type I diabetes?” The rationale for concentrating on this question is to address issues and concerns raised during a recent placement in an antenatal clinical setting. I intend to explore
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Diabetes Diabetes is chronic health condition that causes high blood sugar level and other negative health effects. The condition occur when the body cells do not respond properly to insulin or when insulin production is inadequate. It is important to note that insulin is an enzyme that regulates the level of blood sugar in an individual’s body. There are two types of diabetes depending on the source of insulin deficiency. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the cells
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Ever wondered about Diabetes? You may never have known that it is one of the most commonly misunderstood diseases in our world today. One of the reasons for this is because a lot of people think that Diabetes is affected by sugar intake. Well that is definitely wrong because Diabetes is all about the control and regulation of Insulin; a growth hormone produced in the pancreas. Insulin’s primary role is to control the level of blood glucose or blood sugar in the body in order to keep it from getting
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patients with diabetes” Table of Contents 1.1 Structure of the thesis 7 1.2 Study Background 7 1.2.1 Concept of Mobile Health 7 1.2.2 Mobile devices in Health care 8 1.3 Problem statement 10 1.4 Value‚ goal and scope 10 1.5 Diabetes mellitus 11 1.6 Prevalence 12 1.6.1 Population division 16 1.6.2 Methods and equipment to control diabetes 17 1.7 Aims and objectives 18 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Purpose of Research 19 2.3 Research Design 20 2.4 Research Approaches
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The Ins and Outs of Diabetes Mellitus Type One and Two Ana P. Pesqueira Lonestar College Montgomery Abstract This paper will discuss and inform readers on the disease diabetes. There are two types of diabetes that affect human beings‚ Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus‚ in this paper the term diabetes will refer to diabetes mellitus. It will touch down on what causes diabetes and the symptoms that those with diabetes possess. The two type of diabetes‚ type 1 and type 2 will be explained thoroughly
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