The nursing instructor is talking with the junior nursing students about diabetes and surgery
What complications that patients with diabetes could have because of undergoing routine surgery would the nursing instructor be sure to talk with the nursing students about? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Nutritional deficiency
C) Acidosis
D) Glucosuria
E) Renal failure
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback: Hypoglycemia may develop during anesthesia or postoperatively from inadequate carbohydrates or excessive administration of insulin. Hyperglycemia, which can increase the risk for surgical wound infection, may result from the stress of surgery, which can trigger increased levels of catecholamine. Other risks are acidosis and glucosuria. Options B and E are incorrect. Patients with diabetes generally are not at risk for nutritional deficiency or renal failure due to having routine surgery.
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