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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 61, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• The core pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes, focusing on insulin resistance versus insulin deficiency.
• Key nursing actions for Metformin, including the critical safety alert regarding its use with IV contrast dye.
• How to differentiate Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) from DKA and identify priority interventions.
• A simple mnemonic to recall the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia versus hyperglycemia.
• Priority NCLEX patient education topics, including essential sick day rules and daily foot care.
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