ANSWERS 2026-2027
who is primarily affected by DKA? - CORRECT ANSWER -type 1 diabetics
Common causes of DKA - CORRECT ANSWER -low insulin
missed insulin dose
increased stress/infection that causes hyperglycemia
insulin resistance
DKA clinical manifestations SKIN - CORRECT ANSWER -flushed dry skin
tenting
dry mucous membranes
DKA clinical manifestations NEURO - CORRECT ANSWER -headache
confusion
lethargy
behavioral changes
visual chages
coma
DKA clinical manifestations CV - CORRECT ANSWER -tachycardia
hypotension
dysrythmias
weakness
, DKA clinical manifestations RESP - CORRECT ANSWER -kussmaul respirations -
deep rapid respirations
DKA clinical manifestations GI - CORRECT ANSWER -abdominal pain
anorexia
vomiting
DKA clinical manifestations LABS - CORRECT ANSWER -serum glucose severely elevated
serum acetone positive
ABG's = acidosis
DKA diag criteria - CORRECT ANSWER -glucose >250
HCO3 <15
Keytones present
pH <7.3
DKA nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER -diag = fluid vol deficit
outcome
- i & o wnl within 24 hrs
- neg s/s of fluid overload
- urinary output > 30ml/hr
DKA nursing interventions - CORRECT ANSWER -- glucose monitoring q 30min-1 hr
- i&o
- daily wt
- monitor electrolytes