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regular monitoring of blood glucose, administration of insulin, and lifestyle maintenance. Glucose monitoring is especially important during periods of stress, infection, and trauma when glucose concentrations typically increase
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoadministering insulin to correct the hyperglycemia and hyperketonemia replacing fluids lost through excessive urination and vomiting intravenously balancing electrolytes to re-establish the chemical equilibrium of the blood
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∙ 11y agoDiabetic Ketoacidosis is very dangerous and must be treated in the hospital. In an intensive care unit, a patient is given fluids and insulin through an IV.
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What is it called when it is a diabetic emergency caused by very high blood sugar and it is treated by the prompt administration of insulin?
Ketoacidosis.
What is diabetic keratosis?
You mean "Diabetic Ketoacidosis", check for it on Google. There's no such thing as diabetic keratosis.
Where can I find information about diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a condition which is thought to affect about 1 in 750 people in their lifetime. More information can be obtained from reputable medical journals or a doctor.
Which condition may progress to diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetes, if untreated.
Is a blood sugar level of 800 dangerous?
Yes, over 550 the body goes into what is called diabetic ketoacidosis. If not treated the person can go into coma and death can be a result.
What would a Serum potassium level of 2.8 indicate?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Is ketoacidosis diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy may be complications of iddm?
FALSE
What is the prognosis for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis?
With proper medical attention, DKA is almost always successfully treated. The DKA mortality rate is about 10%. Coma on admission adversely affects the prognosis
What type insulin is used for diabetic ketoacidosis?
Regular Insulin (Humulin R)
AST decreases?
Pregnancy, severe chronic liver disease, uremia, diabetic ketoacidosis.....not clinically significant
What is the priority intervention for the client having Kussmaul respirations as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis?
implementation of seizure precautions
What pathological conditions can arise from a large increase in blood levels of ketone bodies in diabetics?
diabetic ketoacidosis
