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DKA Exam 2024 QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.

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. The nurse would next prepare to administer which item? 1.Ampule of 50% dextrose 2.NPH insulin subcutaneously 3.Intravenous fluids containing dextrose 4.Phenytoin (Dilantin) for the prevention o...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Case Study Latest update 2024 Diana Humphries, 45 years old (Solved) Diana Humphries is a 45-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease stage III and diabetes mellitus type1 who checks her blood sugar daily, or whenever she feels like it. She has been feeling increasingly nauseated the past 12 hours. She has had a harsh, productive cough of yellow sputum the past three days. She checked her blood glucose before going to bed last night and it was 382, but then she fel...

RAPID Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Diana Humphries, 45 years old

A nurse assesses a client who has a 15-year history of diabetes and notes decreased tactile sensation in both feet. Which action should the nurse take first? a. Document the finding in the client's chart. b. Assess tactile sensation in the client's hands. c. Examine the client's feet for signs of injury. d. Notify the health care provider. - C ~ Diabetic neuropathy is common when the disease is of long duration. The client is at great risk for injury in any area with decreased sensation...

SOLVED -ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest-2018-2019-2020 SOLVED -ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest-2018-2019-2020corticosteroid use. Which of the following actions should the nurse involve in the plan of care? a. Check the client’s urine specific gravity. i. Rationale: to assess for fluid volume overload. ii. 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Addison...

Mark Klimek Written 12 Lectures in 90 Pages with added Figures Lecture 1— Acid-Base Balance Dumping/HH Ventilators Electrolytes: K+, CA, MG, and NA Lecture 2— Alcohol TX for HyperKalemia Wernicke Overdose and Withdrawal Lecture 7— Thyroid (Hyper-, Hypo-) S/Sx Adrenal Cortex (Addison Aminoglycosides Disease, Cushing) Peak and Trough Toys Laminectomy Lecture 3— Drug Toxicities (Lithium, Lanoxin, Dilantin, Bilirubin, Lecture 8— Lab Values Aminophyl...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

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 - Answer-A A patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is being discharged home and you are teaching them about preventing DKA. What statement by the patient demonstrates they understood your teaching about...

NSG 4100 Exam 2 REAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS) etiology -Some insulin but not enough -Stress can increase insulin demand -Can be from infection -Older adults with no history of diabetes can be at risk Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS) s/s and complications -polyphagia/ polyuria/ polydipsia -dehydration -tachy -high glucose -low bp -neuro issue (confusion) -No ketones, no acidosis HHS teaching -Thiazides and dialy...