Diabetes Teaching 360
Diabetes
Instructed patient on monitoring DM, for example: testing blood sugar levels at least 3 times a day.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed on the importance of having her nails clipped straight across and gently filed with an emery board.
SN advised to patient / caregiver that blood glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to keep your diabetes under control. This check tells you yo...
Instructed in S/S of hyperglycemia, such as excessive urination, thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or cramping, weak-tired feeling, drowsiness...
Instructed patient to avoid alcohol consumption while taking DM medications as it may cause dangerous reactions.
Instructed on the importance of having her feet inspected on a daily basis, as directed by MD.