dehydration tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, lethargy, weakness, N/V, Kussmaul's respirations, fruity odor on breath, BG: 250-599
What is the disorder?
What is DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?
200
An acidic byproduct of fats released when glucose cannot properly be used due to an absence, or severe depletion of insulin
What are Ketones?
200
What blood glucose values would suggest DKA?
What is 250-599?
200
History of weight loss, polydipsia (thirst), polyuria (frequent urination), and polyphagia (excessive hunger), possible ketoacidosis
What are clinical manifestations and S&S of Type I Diabetes Mellitus?
300
A disorder characterized by extremely high blood glucose and the absence of ketoacidosis resulting in a coma
What is HHNK (hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma)?
300
TWO important lab values that would suggest HHNK
What are a BG over 600 and the ABSENCE of ketones in the blood/urine?
300
Atrophy of subcutaneous tissue, may occur if the same injection sites are used frequently.
What is Lipodystrophy?
400
This is Juvenille-onset, insulin dependent diabetes. Characterized by the body's own T cell attack and destruction of pancreatic beta cells, which are the source of insulin.
What is type I Diabetes Mellitus?
400
This complication has a fasting blood sugar levels ranging from 600 to 3000 mg per 100 ml of blood.
What is HHNK?
400
Occurs during the hours of sleep, a rebound effect in which an overdose of insulin induces hypoglycemia.