The goal of this course is to help CNAs learn about caring for people with diabetes during their hospital stay.
Course Publication Date:
October 11, 2023
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: | CNA-DIABETES-24 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | CNA Registered Courses
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Learning Objectives
Describe better ways to use the diabetes specialist nurse.
Discuss better ways to use patients’ skills while in the hospital.
Discuss micro- and macrovascular diseases which are caused by persistent hyperglycemia.
Describe the cost of hospitalization of diabetic patients compared to patients without diabetes.
Name four conditions that can cause high blood sugar.
Name four conditions that can cause low blood sugar.
List four drugs that increase blood sugar levels.
List four drugs that can decrease blood sugar levels.
State two chronic complications that can cause hospitalization of a patient with diabetes.
State two acute complications that can cause hospitalization of a patient with diabetes.
Name two main areas of concern if a diabetic patients’ discharge is inadequately planned.