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It is a type of type 2 Diabetes. It is a serious condition caused by extremely high blood sugar levels and can cause acute dehydration.

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What is diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome?

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What does the medical abbreviation NKHHC mean?

NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma


How can hyperosmolar solution be beneficial to reducing the edema in the brain?

Edema is an accumulation of fluid inside the body's tissues. Because of that hyperosmolar solution, which helps water to move out of the cell, would be beneficial to reducing the edema in the brain.


Give an example of a hyperosmolar solution?

An example of a hyperosmolar solution is a 30% solution of saline, which has a higher osmolarity compared to normal saline (0.9% NaCl). This solution is used in specific medical situations like severe hyponatremia or to draw fluid out of brain cells in cases of cerebral edema.


What is syndactyly a symptom of?

Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome


Which syndrome is the complete opposite of Lima syndrome?

Stockholm syndrome.


What IV fluid would a nurse use for rehydration of patient with HHNK?

A nurse would likely use a normal saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride) for rehydration of a patient with Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNK) to help correct dehydration and restore electrolyte balance. This solution is isotonic to body fluids and is commonly used in cases of severe dehydration to rapidly expand plasma volume.


What other conditions could an infant with syndactyly have?

Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome.


Is xxxy syndrome barr-shaver-carr syndrome?

XXXY Syndrome and Barr-Shaver-Carr Syndrome are the same.


What is the medical term meaning the result of prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol?

Cushing's Syndrome


What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?

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