- S &S of DKA/ HHNS
Nursing Diagnoses
- Risk for fluid volume deficit related to polyuria and dehydration
- Imbalanced nutrition related to imbalance of insulin, food, and physical activity
- Deficient knowledge about diabetes self-care skills/information
Nursing Diagnoses
- Deficient knowledge about diabetes self-care skills/information
- Potential self-care deficit related to physical impairments or social factors
- Anxiety related to loss of control, fear of inability to manage diabetes, misinformation
related to diabetes, fear of diabetes complications
Collaborative Problems/ Potential Complications
- Fluid overload, pulmonary edema, and heart failure
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis
- Hypoglycemia
- Cerebral edema
Diabetes Mellitus Nursing Management Planning
- Overall goals:
- Active patient participation
- No episodes of acute hyperglycemic emergencies or hypoglycemia
- Maintain normal blood glucose levels
- Prevent chronic complications
- Lifestyle adjustment with minimal stress
Nursing Interventions
- Maintaining Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Improving Nutritional Intake
- Reducing Anxiety
- Improving Self-Care