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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...

Diabetes, DKA, HHNS NCLEX REVIEW | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Verified

Hondros NUR 205 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 (Graded A+) FICA tool correct answers F-Faith or beliefs I-Importance and Influence C-Community A-Address Physiological Fatigue correct answers Caused by exercise, or excessive use of muscles Pathological/secondary fatigue correct answers Mental/physical fatigue usually due to an underlying condition Primary prevention of fatigue correct answers Vaccines, health diet Early adulthood correct answers Late teens to mid 30s -...

Diabetes, DKA, HHNS NCLEX REVIEW | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Verified An 18-year-old female client, 5′4′′tall, weighing 113 kg, comes to the clinic for a non healing wound on her lower leg, which she has had for two (2) weeks. Which disease process should the nurse suspect the client has developed? 1. Type 1 diabetes.' 2. Type 2 diabetes. 3. Gestational diabetes. 4. Acanthosis nigricans. - 2. Type 2 diabetes is a disorder usually occurring around the ...

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Diabetes Mellitus Complications (HHNS and DKA) NCLEX | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Verified

Diabetes Mellitus Complications (HHNS and DKA) NCLEX | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Verified

Diabetes Mellitus Complications (HHNS and DKA) NCLEX | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Verified The elderly patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the clinic with a fever and productive cough. The diagnosis of pneumonia is made. You notice tenting skin, deep tongue furrows, and vital signs of 110/80 mm Hg, 120 beats/minute, and 24 breaths/minute. What assessment is important for you to obtain? A. Blood glucose B. Orthostatic blood pressures C. Urine keto...

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 respirations. Rapid, deep respirations are Kussmaul's and are are the body's attempt to reverse metabolic acidosis through exhalation of excess carbon dioxide. Symptoms of DKA include manifestation...

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of Diabetic Ketoacidosis? A) Positive Ketones in the urine B) Oliguria C) Polydipsia D) Abdominal Pain - B) Oliguria A patient is admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. The physician orders intravenous fluids of 0.9% Normal Saline and 10 units of intravenous regular insulin IV bolus and then to start an insulin drip per protocol. The patient's labs are the following: pH 7.25, Glucose 455, potassium 2.5. Which of the following is the most app...