Diabetes Mellitus: Nursing Management

Question 1

Nursing care for Patients Taking Antidiabetics

Answer 1

1. Assess clients for s/s of hypoglycemia
2. Instruct client to:

Use proper medication procedure

Comply with dietary program

Avoid alcohol

Be prepared for hypoglycemic incidents
(rapid acting glucose solution, hard candy, orange juice)

Question 2

Insulin administration

Answer 2

1. Administer all form of insulin subcutaneously
2. Use only regular insulin for IV administration
3. When mixing insulin, draw regular insulin into the syringe first
4. Rotate sites of administration