Nurse Teachings on Route of Insulin Administration Nurse educated the patient and on route of insulin administration as follows: Insulin is administered into the less sensitive layer of fatty tissue, just underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Injecting insulin into the fat layer beneath the skin can help absorption of insulin into the blood stream at a desired and consistent rate. To facilitate insulin administration into the subcutaneous fat, insulin is administered via insulin syringe, insulin pen, or [...]

Nurse Teachings on Systematic Factors Contributing to Delayed Wound Healing Nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon overall systematic factors contributing to delayed wound healing as follows: Poor nutritional status: Adequate nutrition intake, especially protein intake, is needed for timely wound healing. Protein is essential for development of granulation tissue, resulting in quickening of the healing process. Individuals with history of malnutrition can present with poor protein intake, which can compromise growth of granulation tissue, [...]

Nurse Teachings on Common Causes of Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Individuals Nurse educated the patient and caregiver regarding common causes of hypoglycemia in diabetic individuals as follows: Irregular eating habits: Appropriate eating habits at regular intervals is very important to maintain the blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Individuals practicing intermittent fasting or those with irregular eating habits can often miss a meal and consequently, stand the risk for presentation with low blood sugars. Advanced [...]

Nurse Teachings on Self-help and Coping Measures for Individuals with Depression nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon self-help and coping measures for depressed individuals as follows: Do not shy away from seeking expert opinion on your condition. Always involve your physician/psychiatrist, family, well-wishers in your depression management and seek their advice, as needed. Notify your doctor appropriately on your response to treatments, any side-effects experienced with medications prescribed, any uncontrolled or worsening symptoms of [...]