The nursing care plan addresses a patient experiencing dehydration due to diabetes mellitus. The plan involves monitoring the patient's vital signs, skin condition, intake and output over 8 hours to assess hydration status. Planned interventions include monitoring for signs of dehydration like orthostatic changes and administering fluids as needed. The goal is for the patient to demonstrate adequate hydration after 8 hours, as evidenced by stable vital signs and good skin turgor.
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The nursing care plan addresses a patient experiencing dehydration due to diabetes mellitus. The plan involves monitoring the patient's vital signs, skin condition, intake and output over 8 hours to assess hydration status. Planned interventions include monitoring for signs of dehydration like orthostatic changes and administering fluids as needed. The goal is for the patient to demonstrate adequate hydration after 8 hours, as evidenced by stable vital signs and good skin turgor.
The nursing care plan addresses a patient experiencing dehydration due to diabetes mellitus. The plan involves monitoring the patient's vital signs, skin condition, intake and output over 8 hours to assess hydration status. Planned interventions include monitoring for signs of dehydration like orthostatic changes and administering fluids as needed. The goal is for the patient to demonstrate adequate hydration after 8 hours, as evidenced by stable vital signs and good skin turgor.
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The nursing care plan addresses a patient experiencing dehydration due to diabetes mellitus. The plan involves monitoring the patient's vital signs, skin condition, intake and output over 8 hours to assess hydration status. Planned interventions include monitoring for signs of dehydration like orthostatic changes and administering fluids as needed. The goal is for the patient to demonstrate adequate hydration after 8 hours, as evidenced by stable vital signs and good skin turgor.
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The key takeaways are about diabetes mellitus, its causes, signs and symptoms, and nursing care plan for a patient with dehydration.
Signs and symptoms of dehydration include dry skin and mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, sudden weight loss, hypotension, tachycardia, fever, chills, and diaphoresis.
Nursing interventions included monitoring vital signs, assessing skin, administering fluids, maintaining fluid intake of at least 2500 ml per day, providing a comfortable environment, and collaborating with other nurses on fluid administration.
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