Describe the process of organ damage and hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus
What will be an ideal response?
Organ damage may be a direct and indirect consequence of hyperglycemia in which excess glucose glycosylates with the protein in the retina, peripheral nerves, and capillary basement membrane. These glycosylated proteins are hypothesized to undergo further interaction with other cell components, leading to blood vessel and organ damage.
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The turnover rate for RNs in the ICU is high. You discuss this situation with existing staff and you find out that because of the rapid turnover,
new staff are frequently required to assume full responsibilities soon into the position and before training is completed. In considering approaches that will reduce turnover rates, the staff and you decide to implement: a. An employee recognition program. b. Coaching for new staff. c. A new performance appraisal system. d. A committed orientation and training program.
A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) chemotherapy through a peripheral line. Which IV site assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the IV access needs to be discontinued?
a. Bruising at the insertion site b. Coolness of the skin below the site c. Tissue swelling above and below the site d. Wetness of the dressing over the access site
Which of the following specimens may a nursing assistant collect?
A) fecal B) sputum C) urine D) all of the above