Hypoglycemia in hospitalized adults.
Hypoglycemia is a commonly occurring iatrogenic event in hospitalized patients. Nurses play an important role in the detection, treatment, and prevention of hypoglycemia. The literature regarding hypoglycemia in hospitalized adults and implications for nursing practice is reviewed.
Anthony
Maureen
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University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing, Detroit, MI, USA.
D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D007297:Inpatients; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents