NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
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Excessive thirst
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Gradual weight gain
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Overwhelming fatigue
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Recurrent blurred vision
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Detailed explanation-1: -Patients with diabetes mellitus most commonly present with increased thirst, increased urination, lack of energy and fatigue, bacterial and fungal infections, and delayed wound healing. Some patients can also complain of numbness or tingling in their hands or feet or with blurred vision.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some nursing diagnoses which might be appropriate for patients with a medical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus include impaired skin integrity if a superficial rash is present, impaired tissue integrity if a wound is present, deficient knowledge, imbalanced nutrition, and ineffective health maintenance.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main symptoms of diabetes are described as the three polys-polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Individuals with high risk for developing diabetes should be alert to these symptoms and seek medical attention if they notice the above symptoms.
Detailed explanation-4: -Increased thirst. Frequent urination. Increased hunger. Unintended weight loss. Fatigue. Blurred vision. Slow-healing sores. Frequent infections. More items