Nursing Teaching on Pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes  Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes as follows: In Type I diabetes, body’s own immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. As the beta cells are damaged, this will lead to complete insulin deficiency. So, Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, where the patient will have anti insulin or anti-islet cell antibodies present in [...]

Nursing Teaching on Complications of Diabetic Foot Ulcers  Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the complications that could arise from poorly managed diabetic foot ulcers as follows: Diabetic foot ulcer usually is an ulcer with full-thickness skin loss and a circular punched out appearance. The ulcer site is surrounded by hard callus, which is thickened and hardened portion of the skin. Due to the neuropathy in poorly managed diabetics, individuals often have poor sensation [...]

Nursing Teaching on Lifestyle Measures to be Observed by Individuals with Congestive Heart Failure Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the lifestyle measures to be observed by individuals with congestive heart failure as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with congestive heart failure, can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report [...]

Nursing Teaching on Sodium and Hypertension Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the role of sodium in the development of hypertension as follows: Sodium is an element of the regular salt we use in cooking. It is a part of all natural foods too. A healthy amount of sodium is needed for the human body, as sodium is needed for all the biological functions, such as, regular heartbeat, nerve conduction, and muscle contractions. Sodium [...]

Nursing Teaching on Managing Daily Life with Heart Failure Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on how to manage everyday life with heart failure as follows: The most important thing to keep a watch with heart failure is signs and symptoms of fluid retention. Check for any signs of edema, especially bilateral pedal edema. Report any unresolving edema to your doctor promptly. Check for any deteriorating shortness of breath, which needs to be reported. Take [...]