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DKA is caused by what type of glycemia?
a. hypoglycemia
b. hyperglycemia
b. hyperglycemia
In DKA patients, what abnormal component is found in the urine?
a. Nitrites
b. WBC's
c. Protein
d. Ketones
d. Ketones
What critical thinking skill is the "separating or breaking a whole into parts to discover their nature, function,and relationships."
analyzing
DKA is most common in patient with which type of DM?
Diabetes Mellitus Type I
What is the initial step in treatment for DKA?
(nursing interventions)
a. Electrolyte therapy
b. Insulin Therapy
d. IV Fluids
d. IV Fluids
Is the following statement subjective or objective data?
"Patient presents with complaints of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and extreme fatigue."
Subjective
What are the three P's of dka that the patient presented with?
Polydipsia. Polyuria. Polyphagia
What electrolyte is effected due to the administration of insulin
POTASSIUM
What are SMART goals?
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time
When glucose is not properly utilized for energy, what product (in the body) is broken down in place of it?
fat
What will the sodium level appear as when a patient is experiencing DKA
a. high
b. low
Low
What type of bias is the diagnosing of patients based on frequently seen conditions?
a. Anchoring Bias
b. Availability Bias
C. Confirmation Bias
d. Ascertainment Bias
b. Availability Bias