1. Detecting and treating hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes.
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Mompoint-Williams, Darnell, Watts, Penni I., and Appel, Susan J.
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HYPOGLYCEMIA treatment , *BLOOD sugar , *BLOOD sugar monitoring , *DIABETES , *CARBOHYDRATE content of food , *GLUCAGON , *GLUCOSE , *INTRAVENOUS therapy , *HYPOGLYCEMIA , *METABOLIC regulation , *NURSING practice , *ORAL drug administration , *PATIENT education , *HEALTH self-care , *DISEASE complications , *SYMPTOMS , *DIAGNOSIS , *PREVENTION - Abstract
The article discusses the main aspects that nurses need to keep in mind while detecting and treating hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes, which normally occurs in those taking insulin, sulfonylurea, or a meglitinide. The mild, moderate or severe signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are described. The important things that need to be kept in mind for the treatment of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients including monitoring blood glucose levels and teaching patients the Rule of 15 are highlighted. INSET: Follow the rules.
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- 2012
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