Hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis in critically ill clients can arise from various factors. This assignment aims to immerse students in the current understanding of insulin therapy for critically ill clients and related medications.
Why is insulin therapy implemented for critically ill patients? What are the advantages of glucose control for critically ill clients, and what is the recommended blood glucose target range for them? Discuss Canadian Target Values for normoglycemia and delineate hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia thresholds. What is diabetic ketoacidosis, and how is it diagnosed? What are SGLT2 medications, and why are they a concern? What knowledge should critical care nurses possess about these medications? What educational strategies can be employed to educate patients` families about SGLT2 medications?