HOLISTIC NURSING MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS: A CASE STUDY BASED ON OREM'S SELF-CARE DEFICIT THEORY
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2025-12-31
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, Holistic Nursing Care, Insulin Non-Compliance
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Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life threatening metabolic emergency commonly associated with insulin omission in individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Comprehensive nursing management is essential to ensure recovery and prevent recurrence.
Case Presentation: This report describes a 28-year-old male with Type 1 diabetes who presented with severe DKA precipitated by insulin non-compliance. The patient exhibited classic symptoms of metabolic decompensation, confirmed through laboratory evaluation.
Intervention: Acute management followed established clinical guidelines, while holistic nursing care was guided by Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
Outcome: The patient stabilized clinically, demonstrated improved understanding of self-care practices, and was discharged with an individualized education plan.
Conclusion: This case highlights the value of theory-guided nursing interventions in managing DKA and preventing recurrence.
Case Presentation: This report describes a 28-year-old male with Type 1 diabetes who presented with severe DKA precipitated by insulin non-compliance. The patient exhibited classic symptoms of metabolic decompensation, confirmed through laboratory evaluation.
Intervention: Acute management followed established clinical guidelines, while holistic nursing care was guided by Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
Outcome: The patient stabilized clinically, demonstrated improved understanding of self-care practices, and was discharged with an individualized education plan.
Conclusion: This case highlights the value of theory-guided nursing interventions in managing DKA and preventing recurrence.
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HOLISTIC NURSING MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS: A CASE STUDY BASED ON OREM’S SELF-CARE DEFICIT THEORY. (2025). The Research of Medical Science Review, 3(12), 1081-1086. https://medicalsciencereview.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/2885