Case Study (Hypoglycemia) Patient Profile: A 26-year-old woman with…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Study (Hypoglycemia) Patient Profile: A 26-year-old woman with… Case Study (Hypoglycemia) Patient Profile: A 26-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes, was rushed to the hospital after running a marathon. She is well maintained on a regimen of self-monitoring of blood glucose, insulin, and diet. Subjective Data      – States that she feels cold and has a headache; her fingers feel numb      – She took her usual insulin dose this morning but was unable to eat her entire breakfast because of a lack of time     – Completed the half marathon in a personal-best time Objective Data      – Has slurred speech and unsteady gait      – HR: 125 bpm Appears confused      – Capillary blood glucose level: 46 mg/dL  Critical Thinking & Discussion Questions 1. Describe what Wilma could have done to prevent this hypoglycemic event. 2. What is the etiology of the manifestations that the patient displays? 3. How would you expect to treat Wilma’s hypoglycemia? 4. Priority Decision: What are the priority teaching needs for this patient once her condition has stabilized? 5. What adjustments in her diabetic regimen could Wilma make to allow her to continue with her exercise habits? 6. Priority Decision: Based on the assessment data presented, what are the priority nursing diagnoses? Health Science Science Nursing BS NURSING NCM117 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)