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Perioperative Management Of The Patient With Diabetes Mellitus, Alexa High
Perioperative Management Of The Patient With Diabetes Mellitus, Alexa High
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most prevalent co-morbidities seen in hospitals today. As such, it is extremely important for healthcare providers to be well informed in order to care for their patients properly. This poster will adequately inform healthcare providers on key signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment for diabetes mellitus. This poster will also include significant information on how to care for the patient with diabetes mellitus during the perioperative period.
Type I And Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology And Nursing Anesthesia Considerations, Megan Przybysz
Type I And Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology And Nursing Anesthesia Considerations, Megan Przybysz
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Diabetes Mellitus is prevalent across the globe, affecting more than 400 million people worldwide (Ogurtsova, 2017). Due to the high incidence of those affected, all healthcare providers will be responsible for the care of a diabetic patient, making it imperative that providers have a working knowledge of the pathophysiology of diabetes. This poster discusses the pathophysiology of type I and type II diabetes mellitus, as well as diabetes signs and symptoms and diagnostic criteria. There is also an examination of comorbidities associated with diabetes and how the pathophysiology of diabetes assists in the development of conditions such as autonomic neuropathy, …