الثلاثاء، 28 أغسطس 2018

241-Diabetic Retinopathy

About
Changes in the small vessels of the eye causing vision changes and potentially blindness.
Assess
Blurred vision, floaters, cobwebs, changes in vision
Complications
Blindness, vision changes
Diagnosis
  • Sensory deficit related to visual impairment.
  • Knowledge deficit related to disease and management.
  • Risk for injury related to decreased vision.
Goals
  • The client will maintain good blood glucose control.
  • The client will maintain an annual schedule of meeting with ophthalmologist.
  • the client will identify techniques to aid with visual impairment.
  • The client will remain free from injury.
  • The client will identify strategies to prevent worsening of condition.
Interventions
  • Assess and monitor visual acuity.
  • Monitor blood glucose levels and maintain a thorough insulin schedule to accommodate for increased blood sugar levels.
  • Monitor Hemoglobin A1C 3-4 times a year to assess level of sugar control.
  • Teach client importance of maintaining good glycemic control.
  • Teach client the necessity of maintaining annual ophthalmologist screenings.
  • Encourage client to follow-up sooner if visual disturbances or other complications.
  • If visual impairment, teach client how to locate landmarks, prevent rearrangement of furniture, and encourage client to use adaptive tools ( i.e. cane) to aid in movement and decreasing injury.
  • Monitor for complications.

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