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Chapter 48 Diabetes Mellitus

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What causes DKA

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What causes DKA

Profound deficiency of insulin

DKA is characterized by

Hyperglycemia
Ketosis
Acidosis
Dehydration

Precipitating factors of DKA

Illness
Infection
Inadequate insulin dosage
Undiagnosed type 1 diabetes
Poor self-management
Neglect

Symptoms of DKA

dehydration
lethargy
weakness
abdominal pain
N/V
anorexia
kussmaul breathing
fruity breath
glucose >250
High Ketones

Nursing Mgmt of DKA

patent airway
O2 treatment
IV treatment
-NaCl 0.45 or 0.9%
-add 5-10% dextrose when BS is 250
Cont insulin drip
K+ as needed