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, Ticket -In for ATI – Real Life PN/DM
You will be required to turn in this completed “Ticket In” the day before your Simulation in
order to participate in the simulation.
Objectives:
After completion of the lesson, the student will be able to:
• Use clinical reasoning to promote a positive outcome for a client who has diabetes
mellitus.
• Recognize symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
• Describe important considerations for client and family diabetic teaching.
• Teach a client how to monitor blood glucose, select appropriate sites, and self-
administer insulin.
• Intervene with a client struggling with adherence to diet and lifestyle changes.
Using the Fundamentals of Nursing textbook, identify each of the terms below: give a definition
and explain the implications for nursing. You may use other resources if needed. Provide APA
referencing for all sources.
- 6.5% or higher is Hemoglobin A1c considered diabetic. HbAc1 is a blood test that
measures the average blood glucose over 2-3 months. This test can diagnosis between diabetes, prediabetes,
and monitor treatment. Fasting is not required
• Metabolic panel – This blood test is a basic metabolic panel that can measure abnormal
blood sugar levels
• Fingerstick blood glucose- This is a daily blood test that monitors blood sugar levels. This
is usually done with blood glucose monitoring machine. Alcohol may interfere with