AORN journal
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Surgical patients have an increased risk for hyperglycemia and its subsequent complications, such as increased risk of infection, morbidity and mortality, and length of stay. Interventional studies indicate that tight glycemic control with intensive insulin therapy improves outcomes. ⋯ Perioperative nurses must be prepared to implement measures to control hyperglycemic for patients with and without diabetes throughout the perioperative process. Perioperative nurses should participate in multidisciplinary efforts to develop evidenced-based glycemic control protocols.