Diabetes Essentials for Med-Surg: Pathophysiology, Nursing Care, and NCLEX Tips

This episode for NSG3037 Adult Medical Surgical 1 BSN students breaks down diabetes mellitus in a simple, NCLEX-focused way using your course PowerPoint structure. We compare Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, review key pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, and walk through nursing priorities you’re expected to know for exams and safe practice. Throughout the episode, Heather Murphy weaves in concrete NCLEX test-taking tips so you can better predict the right answer, spot priority patients, and avoid common trap options.You’ll hear about diagnostic criteria, hallmark signs like the “3 Ps,” red-flag complications including DKA and HHS, evidence-based interventions from the latest ADA Standards of Care, and practical teaching points for patients on insulin and oral agents. This is designed as an audio companion to your diabetes PowerPoint to help you connect the slides to real-world med-surg nursing and NCLEX-style questions.