PRIORITIZED PROBLEM: DIABETES

FAMILY PROBLEM

Diabetes Mellitus as a health deficit.

Subjective Data:

“hindi po kinokontrol ni papa ang food intake nya, diabetic po sya at napapansin po naming na
madalas po syang nakakaramdam ng pagkahilo or palaging inaantok.” As verbalized by the
client.

Objective Data:

Blood Glucose:
190 mg/dL
BP: 140/90
mmHg
T: 37.4
PR: 90 bpm
RR: 24 cpm
Weight: 175kg

NURSING DIAGNOSIS

Risk for unstable blood glucose is related to lack of adherence to diabetes management.

GOALS

1. The patient will correctly demonstrate their familiarity with insulin injection
procedures, identify hypoglycemic symptoms and the proper course of treatment, and
show that they comprehend the food has to be taken in order to manage their condition.
2. The patient will take responsibility for their own self-care activities and actively
organize their own care, while also actively acknowledging feelings of powerlessness
and identifying appropriate coping skills to deal with these emotions.
3. The patient will articulate a thorough grasp of the diabetes disease process and its
possible consequences, as well as successfully exhibit knowledge of diabetic self-care
measures, including appropriate procedures. They will also give concise justifications
for their activities.
4. With laboratory readings within the normal range, the patient will show signs of stable
weight or progressive progress towards their usual/desired range, display their usual
energy level, and eat the right quantities of calories and nutrients based on their specific
needs.
OBJECTIVES

Following nursing assistance, the family will:

1. Able to explain the dangers of eating too much without moderation.
2. Adopt a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet.
3. Determine your degree of knowledge about linked health issues.

IMPLEMENTATION

INTERVENTION RATIONALE

Determine individual factors that may To assess risk/contributing factors.

contribute to unstable glucose.

Assist the patient in the need of modifying the Proper diet decreases glucose levels.
diet as recommended.

Assess the pattern of physical activity. Physical activity helps lower blood glucose
levels. Regular exercise is a core part of
diabetes management and reduces risk for
cardiovascular complications.

EVALUATION

Patient’s acknowledged factors that may lead to unstable glucose.

Maintained glucose in satisfactory range.

After 2 weeks of nursing intervention, the client was able to control food intake and able to
understand risk factors as evidenced by proper diet with a blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL and
verbalizing the early signs and symptoms.