blood glucose Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypoglycemia
A
- blood sugar below 70 mg/dl
- acute onset
- shakiness, irritability, confusion, diaphoresis, anxiety, fatigue
2
Q
What causes hypoglycemia
A
- too much insulin
- oral hypoglycemic
- not eating enough food when insulin peaks
- exercising without adequate glucose stores
3
Q
What is hyperglycemia?
A
- blood glucose above 120
- slow onset
- blurred vision, polyuria, fatigue, dry mucous membranes, fatigue
4
Q
What causes hyperglycemia?
A
- inadequate amount of insulin or oral hypoglycemic
- infection
- stress
5
Q
Nursing interventions for hypoglycemia?
A
- evaluate LOC
- glucose testing
- admin 10-15 g of glucose orally
- recheck in 15-20 min
- repeat if needed
- review diet
notify MD if worsens
6
Q
Nursing interventions for hyperglycemia?
A
= review diet intake history
- asses for signs and sx
- glucose test
- check for sliding scale orders
- notify MD is sliding scale is nor ordered or verify orders
