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Diabetic Ketoacidosis - assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia - admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV - kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) - monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, abd cramp...

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis ✔✔- assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia


- admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV

- kussmaul resp




Beta blockers (Propanolol) ✔✔- monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes,

dry mouth, abd cramping, colitis, acute pancreatitis

- notify provider: night cough




Factors that affect wound healing ✔✔- dehydration (UO)


- infection

- BMI <18.5 or >25

- malnutrition (low protein, vita C)

- age

- decreased hgb, tissue perfusion

- wound stress

,HIV/AIDS ✔✔- positive response to treatment monitored by viral load


- risk for infection: do not drink fluids left out for longer than 60 min, clean toothbrush in

dishwasher weekly, avoid fresh produce, check temp daily

- dx test: ELISA confirmed by western blot/IFA, viral load




Fluid replacement ✔✔- monitor BUN




Cerebrovascular accident ✔✔- right sided: visual, spatial, proprioception; poor impulse

control/judgment; unilateral neglect

- left sided: language, math, analytical skills




Preventing UTIs ✔✔- wipe from front to back


- void after intercourse

- avoid baths

- drink 2-3 L of fluid daily

- cotton underwear

- urinate Q2-4h

, Radiation therapy ✔✔- do not remove ink markings


- wash area gently with warm water and mild soap

- avoid sun esposure for 1 year

- dispose body fluids in lead container

- limit visits to 30 min a day

- staff should wear dosimeter badge to monitor exposure

- keep all soiled linens in room until implant is removed




Kidney transplants ✔✔- hemodialysis sometimes needed following surgery because kidneys

from deceased donors may not function immediately

- requires lifelong immunosuppressive therapy

- complications: cardiovascular disease




Hemodialysis ✔✔- expected: weight loss, decrease BP, increase temp


- complications: hypocalcemia, bleeding, infection, hypovolemia, anemia

- disequilibrium syndrome: nausea, restlessness, dysrhythmias, seizures, headache

- notify: headache, nausea, dizziness during dialysis

- do not eat during dialysis

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