Using standardized nursing languages: a case study exemplar on management of diabetes mellitus.
OBJECTIVE
This case study illustrates the characteristics of the nursing diagnosis readiness for enhanced self health management.


METHODS
Published literature, experience, and expertise of the author were utilized as data sources.


RESULTS
The standardized nursing languages of NANDA International, Nursing Outcomes Classification, Nursing Interventions Classification, and interventions related to the client's management of diabetes were derived for the case study.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of standardized nursing languages with interventions related to the management of type 2 diabetes provided a framework for nurses to support clients with enhanced self-management to improve their outcomes.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of standardized nursing language in the management of type 2 diabetes can improve client outcomes.
Fischetti
Natalie
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College of Staten Island, City University of New York, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, USA. nfischetti@si.rr.com
D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009729:Nursing; D009626:Terminology as Topic
D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents