The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about their diabetes patients during an illness or surgery.
Course Publication Date:
May 15, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | DSM120919 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
Name the five warning signs that would signify illness, injury or infection.
List five of the signs and symptoms of DKA.
List five of the signs and symptoms of HHNKS.
Name the seven things to report when a diabetes patient calls his/her doctor.
List six of the symptoms of low blood sugar.
Name some of the medications that are safe for a person with diabetes to take for coughing, sore throat, diarrhea, constipation, nausea/vomiting and motion sickness.
Identify assessment information needed preoperatively.
Explain postoperative concerns.
Describe the physiological effects of illness and surgery on blood glucose concentrations, ketone levels, and fluid and electrolyte balance.
Identify sick-day situations that require evaluation and possible treatment in an office/clinic, emergency room or hospital setting.
Explain the importance of euglycemia during the perioperative period.