Complete the ATI Systems Disorder template for your assigned diabetes topic. Every box on the template must be completed, a citation is needed for every box, and your reference list must be included (APA).
System Disorder
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER___________
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Alterations in
Health (Diagnosis)
Pathophysiology Related
to Client Problem
Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention
Risk Factors Expected Findings
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Complications
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Nursing Care Medications Client
System Disorder: Diabetes
STUDENT NAME: [Your Name]
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS: Diabetes Mellitus
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER: [Chapter Number]
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
– Monitor blood glucose levels regularly.
– Educate the patient about the signs and symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia.
– Ensure the patient is aware of the proper administration of insulin or oral antidiabetic medications.
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE:
– Collaborate with the patient to develop an individualized diabetes management plan.
– Educate the patient about the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and medication adherence.
– Provide emotional support and counseling to help the patient cope with the diagnosis and its impact on their life. Alterations in Health (Diagnosis): Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production, impaired insulin action, or both. Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem:
– Type 1 Diabetes: Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to absolute insulin deficiency.
– Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.
– Gestational Diabetes: Hormonal changes during pregnancy result in insulin resistance and impaired glucose utilization. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:
– Promote a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity and a balanced diet.
– Screen individuals with risk factors for diabetes, such as obesity, family history, or gestational diabetes.
– Encourage early diabetes education and awareness.
Risk Factors:
– Genetic predisposition
– Obesity – Sedentary lifestyle
– Family history of diabetes
– Gestational diabetes
– Age (Type 2 diabetes risk increases with age)
Expected Findings:
– Polyuria (frequent urination)
– Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
– Polyphagia (increased hunger)
– Weight loss
– Fatigue
– Blurred vision
– Slow wound healing
Laboratory Tests:
– Fasting blood glucose
– Hemoglobin A1c
– Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
Diagnostic Procedures:
– Urine ketone testing
– C-peptide levels (to distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes)
– Autoantibody testing (for Type 1 diabetes)
Complications:
– Macrovascular complications (e.g., cardiovascular disease)
– Microvascular complications (e.g., retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy)
– Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
– Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
– Hypoglycemia
Therapeutic Procedures:
– Insulin therapy (Type 1 diabetes and some cases of Type 2 diabetes)
– Oral antidiabetic medications (Type 2 diabetes)
– Lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise)
Interprofessional Care:
– Collaboration with endocrinologists, dietitians, and diabetes educators.
– Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.
– Management of comorbid conditions (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia).
Nursing Care:
– Administer insulin or oral antidiabetic medications as prescribed.
– Educate the patient about proper foot care and self-monitoring of blood glucose levels.
– Promote a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Medications:
– Insulin (e.g., regular, NPH, lispro, glargine)
– Oral antidiabetic medications (e.g., metformin, sulfonylureas, DPP-4 inhibitors) Client Education:
– Teach the patient about the importance of medication adherence.
– Instruct the patient on how to recognize and manage hypo- and hyperglycemia.
– Provide dietary guidance for carbohydrate counting and meal planning.