Maternal and Child Nursing (Notes)
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DescriptionMost pediatric patients with diabetes have type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and a lifetime dependence on exogenous insulin.
PathophysiologyA possible mechanism for the development of type 1 diabetes is as follows:
Statistics and IncidencesThe occurrence of diabetes mellitus type 1 in the United States and worldwide are as follows:
Clinical ManifestationsThe most easily recognized symptoms of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are secondary to hyperglycemia, glycosuria, and DKA.
Assessment and Diagnostic FindingsEarly detection and control are critical in postponing or minimizing later complications of diabetes.
Medical ManagementManagement of type 1 diabetes in children includes insulin therapy and a meal and exercise plan.
Pharmacologic ManagementInsulin is always required to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus; these agents are used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus, as well as for type 2 diabetes mellitus that is unresponsive to treatment with diet and/or oral hypoglycemics.
Nursing ManagementNursing care for a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 includes the following: Nursing AssessmentNursing assessment for patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 involves:
Nursing DiagnosesBased on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnoses for diabetes mellitus type 1 are:
Nursing InterventionsNursing interventions for diabetes mellitus type 1 are:
EvaluationGoals are met as evidenced by: The child/ caregiver:
Documentation GuidelinesDocumentation in a child with diabetes mellitus type 1 include:
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Deficient Knowledge: Absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to specific topic. May be related to
Possibly evidenced by
Desired Outcomes
Compromised Family Coping: A usually supportive primary person (family member, significant other, or close friend) insufficient, ineffective, or compromised support, comfort, assistance or encouragement that may be needed by the individual to manage or master adaptive tasks related to his or her health challenge. May be related to
Possibly evidenced by
Desired Outcomes
Risk for Injury: Vulnerable for injury as a result of environmental conditions interacting with the individual’s adaptive and defensive resources, which may compromise health. May be related toPossibly evidenced by
Desired Outcomes
Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose Level: Risk for variation of blood glucose/sugar levels from the normal range. May be related to
Possibly evidenced byDesired Outcomes
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