Care of the diabetic patient who is NPO for a procedure.
Nursing care of the diabetic patient who is NPO for a procedure presents many challenges. Unwise treatment and care decisions may be made because of misunderstanding about the body's basal need for insulin. "Hold-the-insulin" routines are dangerous. Guidelines for management of these patients can provide the necessary information and confidence for excellent nursing care.
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D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D005215:Fasting; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin