Hypoglycemia signs
Shakiness, sweating, confusion, irritability.
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Nursing: Endocrine & Diabetes
High-yield diabetes nursing points.
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Hyperglycemia signs
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, blurred vision.
15-15 rule
Treat mild hypo with ~15g carbs; recheck ~15 min.
Insulin peak risk
Highest hypoglycemia risk around peak action.
DKA features
Hyperglycemia, ketones, acidosis; often type 1.
HHS features
Severe hyperglycemia, dehydration; often type 2.
HbA1c meaning
Average glucose over ~2–3 months.
Foot care diabetes
Inspect daily; never go barefoot.
Sick day rules
Continue insulin as directed; monitor more often.
Metformin caution
Hold around contrast per protocol; lactic acidosis rare risk.
Thyroid storm
Severe hyperthyroid emergency.
Myxedema coma
Severe hypothyroid emergency.
Cushing signs
Moon face, truncal obesity, easy bruising.
Addison crisis
Shock risk; needs steroids/fluids emergently.