Nursing care of diabetic patients with hyperglycemia and ketone retention::Two case studies

Abstract

Abstract

Currently, diabetes is a non-communicable chronic disease that is a global public health problem. The prevalence of diabetes worldwide is still increasing. It is a chronic illness that affects the functioning of all organs in the body. As a result, patients' health may deteriorate faster than normal people. This results in a decrease in patients' ability to take care of themselves. If they are not promoted to take care of themselves properly and appropriately, complications can easily and quickly occur, leading to patient death. Objective: To study and compare the use of nursing processes in nursing diabetic patients with hyperglycemia with ketone accumulation in 2 case studies who were admitted to Khon Kaen Hospital.

Method: This is a comparative study by assessing problems, needs, monitoring and following up on symptoms, possible complications, the new admission period, the continuous care period during the hospital stay, and before discharge from the hospital. Case study 1 was conducted between July 1, 2023 and July 5, 2023. Case study 2 was conducted between July 20, 2023 and August 16, 2023.