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[Show more]Define Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer-1. hyperglycemia 
2. ketonemia 
3. acidemia 
Definition of DKA - Answer-- glucose in excess of 300, usually more than 500 but less than 800 
How do you manage a patient with hypoglycemia and confusion? - Answer-If awake and oriented and 
not a risk for asp...
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Add to cartDefine Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer-1. hyperglycemia 
2. ketonemia 
3. acidemia 
Definition of DKA - Answer-- glucose in excess of 300, usually more than 500 but less than 800 
How do you manage a patient with hypoglycemia and confusion? - Answer-If awake and oriented and 
not a risk for asp...
What are the laboratory results of a patient in DKA - Answer-1) Blood: Elevated glucose > 250mg/dl (can 
have a normal glucose level "eugenic dka"). 
2) Anion Gap: >10-12 mEq/L (>10=mild, >12=severe) 
3) BiCarb (HCO3-): <18 mEq/L 
4) Urinalysis: Positive Glucose & Ketones 
What is D...
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Add to cartWhat are the laboratory results of a patient in DKA - Answer-1) Blood: Elevated glucose > 250mg/dl (can 
have a normal glucose level "eugenic dka"). 
2) Anion Gap: >10-12 mEq/L (>10=mild, >12=severe) 
3) BiCarb (HCO3-): <18 mEq/L 
4) Urinalysis: Positive Glucose & Ketones 
What is D...
A 36-year-old male is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatments do you 
expect the patient to be started on initially?* 
A. Diet and exercise regime 
B. Metformin BID by mouth 
C. Regular insulin subcutaneous 
D. None, monitoring at this time is sufficient enough - Answ...
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Add to cartA 36-year-old male is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatments do you 
expect the patient to be started on initially?* 
A. Diet and exercise regime 
B. Metformin BID by mouth 
C. Regular insulin subcutaneous 
D. None, monitoring at this time is sufficient enough - Answ...
__ is the set of undergraduate officers in charge of their chapter's depts and key operations and 
functions - Answer-executive council 
___ status of the McClelland Challenge is an average, minimal achievement by a chapter in a given area; 
it indicates an average fraternity experience. this is th...
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Add to cart__ is the set of undergraduate officers in charge of their chapter's depts and key operations and 
functions - Answer-executive council 
___ status of the McClelland Challenge is an average, minimal achievement by a chapter in a given area; 
it indicates an average fraternity experience. this is th...
A client is admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial blood glucose 
level was 950 mg/dL. A continuous intravenous infusion of short-acting insulin is initiated, along with 
intravenous rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level is now 240 mg/dL...
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Add to cartA client is admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial blood glucose 
level was 950 mg/dL. A continuous intravenous infusion of short-acting insulin is initiated, along with 
intravenous rehydration with normal saline. The serum glucose level is now 240 mg/dL...
A 36-year-old male is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatments do you 
expect the patient to be started on initially? 
A. Diet and exercise regime 
B. Metformin BID by mouth 
C. Regular insulin subcutaneous 
D. None, monitoring at this time is sufficient enough - Answe...
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Add to cartA 36-year-old male is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatments do you 
expect the patient to be started on initially? 
A. Diet and exercise regime 
B. Metformin BID by mouth 
C. Regular insulin subcutaneous 
D. None, monitoring at this time is sufficient enough - Answe...
4 chronic complications of DM - 1. Microvasculature (retino, nephro, neuro) 
2. Macrovasculature (cornary artery, peripheral arterial, stroke) 
3. Infections 
4. Lower-limb amputation 
6 types of acute complications of DM - 1. Hypoglycemia- low blood sugar 
2. Hyperglycemia-high blood sugar 
3. Diab...
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Add to cart4 chronic complications of DM - 1. Microvasculature (retino, nephro, neuro) 
2. Macrovasculature (cornary artery, peripheral arterial, stroke) 
3. Infections 
4. Lower-limb amputation 
6 types of acute complications of DM - 1. Hypoglycemia- low blood sugar 
2. Hyperglycemia-high blood sugar 
3. Diab...
2) Imbalanced nutrition: less then body requirements r/t decreased oral intake: anorexia, 
and altered consciousness. Evidenced by history of flu for 1 week with vomiting and 
anorexia. - ️️NI: Weigh daily or as ordered. Provide liquids containing nutrients and 
electrolytes as soon as patient c...
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Add to cart2) Imbalanced nutrition: less then body requirements r/t decreased oral intake: anorexia, 
and altered consciousness. Evidenced by history of flu for 1 week with vomiting and 
anorexia. - ️️NI: Weigh daily or as ordered. Provide liquids containing nutrients and 
electrolytes as soon as patient c...
A diabetic patient has a serum glucose level of 824 mg/dL (45.7 mmol/L) and is unresponsive. After 
assessment of the patient, you suspect DKA rather than HHS based on the finding of 
A. polyuria. 
B. severe dehydration. 
C. rapid, deep respirations. 
D. decreased serum potassium. - C. rapid, deep r...
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Add to cartA diabetic patient has a serum glucose level of 824 mg/dL (45.7 mmol/L) and is unresponsive. After 
assessment of the patient, you suspect DKA rather than HHS based on the finding of 
A. polyuria. 
B. severe dehydration. 
C. rapid, deep respirations. 
D. decreased serum potassium. - C. rapid, deep r...
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. What is the initial 
intervention the nurse should expect the primary healthcare provider to prescribe for this client? 
Intravenous (IV) fluids 
2 
Potassium 
3 
NPH insulin (Novolin N) 
4 
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate ...
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Add to cartA client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. What is the initial 
intervention the nurse should expect the primary healthcare provider to prescribe for this client? 
Intravenous (IV) fluids 
2 
Potassium 
3 
NPH insulin (Novolin N) 
4 
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate ...
Before giving IV potassium - -make sure the patient produces at least 30 mL/hr of urine. 
Cardiovascular Assessment - Orthostatic hypotension 
Classic symptoms of DKA - polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, vomiting, abdominal pain, 
dehydration, weakness, altered mental status, shock, and ...
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Add to cartBefore giving IV potassium - -make sure the patient produces at least 30 mL/hr of urine. 
Cardiovascular Assessment - Orthostatic hypotension 
Classic symptoms of DKA - polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, vomiting, abdominal pain, 
dehydration, weakness, altered mental status, shock, and ...
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