Pharmacological Interventions and Nursing Care for Type 1 Diabetes
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This assignment presents a nursing case study focused on a 5-year-old patient, Sarah Burns, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The student, acting as a Registered Nurse, addresses several key aspects of Sarah's care. The student explains the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes, highlighting the body's inability to produce insulin and the implications of hyperglycemia. The student then details the action of NovoRapid insulin, including its onset, peak, and duration, and emphasizes the importance of timing insulin administration in relation to meals. The assignment also covers the identification and treatment of hypoglycemia, the appropriate needle length for insulin injections in children, and the necessity of blood glucose level testing before insulin administration. Furthermore, the student determines the optimal injection site for Sarah, the correct angle for injection, and the timing of post-injection blood glucose monitoring. The assignment concludes by exploring the physiological and emotional challenges Sarah may face, emphasizing the need for self-management, parental support, and addressing potential complications like retinopathy and immune suppression, along with the importance of managing emotional well-being.
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