Nursing care of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Including Schizophrenia: Case study

Abstract

Introduction : Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease. If it occurs together with a psychiatric disorder, it makes care even more complicated.This is because schizophrenia patients with diabetes are caused by many factors, such as genetics and eating too much. activity is reduced due to disease and psychiatric medication.  used to treat schizophrenia (Schizophrenia) Common side effects are: Metabolic disorders As a result, controlling sugar levels is difficult. Nurses were have and importance role for assist patients to accept and a good quality of life.

Objective : To study the main of  Nursing care  of  Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Including Schizophrenia

Method : Case study with 2 cases of Patients  diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Including Schizophrenia  were assessed  and  nursing  diagnosed. between 18 January 2024 - 23 August 2024

Result : The main of nursing care in these 2 critically ill patients  included 1) high blood sugar due to lack of knowledge   2) hyperlipidemia  3) risk of foot complications due to numbness in  both hands and feet 4) Risk of  falls due to dizziness. 5) Patients are concerned about illness and stress management. Still not appropriate 6) have recurrent psychotic symptoms  These patients  recovered well and were discharge from the hospital.