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Counselling and Insulin Replacement through Injections

   

Added on  2020-02-19

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Running head: NURSING ASSIGNMENT Nursing AssignmentName of the student:Name of the university:Authors note:

1NURSING ASSIGNMENT This assignment describes and analyzes the care needs of a 9 year old boy, named asRohan who is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and is unable to go to school.Part 1Consider the situation & review the informationRohan will be provided proper care and attentionsince his mother is unwell and he does notrecieve prooper care from his father and sisters .Three problems /issues for nursing careThe three nursing priorities to provide nursing care to Rohan are a well balanced diet,counselling and insulin replacement through injections & BSL monitoring.Balanced DietHe will be advised to follow a balanced and a healthy diet which is rich in carbohydrates andfibers and low in fat. It will help in balancing his food intake with the dose and activity of insulinHe will also be provided meat as he is unable to have it and is mentioned in his diabetic plan.Adietitian will be appointed for him in order to supervise his diet in order to make sure that theconcentration of blood glucose level is in appropriate range. Exercise Rohan will be advised regular exercise. He will be provided a proper counseling with the healthcounselor and will be made comfortable so that he shares his problems.

2NURSING ASSIGNMENT Insulin replacement through injections & BSL monitoringHe will be taken for blood tests at regular intervals to examine the concentration of bloodglucose level in his body before having a meal and during bed time.He will be examined forseveral symptoms such as temperature, pulse, slurring of speech and blood pressure.He will beadvised to follow good hygiene practices and will be observed for any signs of infection, woundand swelling.He will be advised to have proper antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor and will beencouraged to take adequate amount of fluids such aswater and juicesEstablish goalsRohan should be provided quality care so that he gets well soon and lives a healthy live.SMART nursing care approach involves Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and TimeBound efforts. These approaches can be used to provide proper care by his parents. The firstaspect Specific focuses providing proper care to Rohan. Measurable refers to the quantificationor an indication of progress made. Attainable refers to providing treatment of the patient by thenurses and the doctors (Potter, 2014). Relevant refers to the results that can be obtained. TimeBound refers to the duration when the results can be obtained. The father and sisters of Rohan will be advised to accompany him in the morning as hegoes alone for insulin dosage since his mother is not well. Rohan will be provided properguidance and motivation which will prevent him to suffer from depressive symptoms, anxietyand sadnees due to diabetes.He will be provided ralaxation therapies which will help him tosoothe his mind nad instill positivity to fight with th disease (Dabelea et al.2014).

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