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Type 1 DM
Lack of insulin
Impaired transport of
glucose to cells leading to
cell hunger
Metabolism of carbohydrates,
protein, and fats
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Risk factors:
Definition:
Drugs:
Is a serious complication of diabetes Diabetes type 1
Insulin (NovoLog)- rapid acting insulin type 1 which occurs when the body Decreased or missed dose of insulin
Insulin regular human (Humulin)-short acting insulin produces high levels of blood acids Illness or infection
Potassium Chloride called ketones.
Sodium Bicarbonate- alkalinizing agents
Clinical Manifestations:
Clinical Manifestations:
Drugs: History of days to weeks of polyuria and polydipsia
Hypotension, tachycardia
Insulin (NovoLog)- rapid acting insulin
Insulin regular human (Humulin)-short acting insulin Profound dehydration (dry mucous membrane, poor
skin turgor
Potassium Chloride
Hyperglycemic Variable neurologica signs (alterations of sensorium,
Sodium Bicarbonate- alkalinizing agents
Hyperosmolar Nonketotic seizures, hemiparesis)
Syndrome (HHNKS) Blood sugar level of 600 milligrams per deciliter
(mg/dL) or 33.3 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) or higher
Fever and convulsions
Nursing Interventions:
Laboratory and Diagnostic Test:
Monitor fluid volume and electrolyte status for prevention for
prevention of heart failure and cardiac dysrhythmias. Blood work, including blood glucose, Nursing Diagnosis:
Administer fluid as indicated. electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen
Assess for signs of infection and inflammation. Observe (BUN), complete blood count, serum 1. Risk for fluid volume deficit related to
aseptic technique during IV insertion and medication osmolality, and arterial blood gases. polyuria and dehydration
administration. Early initiation of antibiotic may help to Physical and Mental Status 2. Risk for infection related to high
prevent sepsis. examination glucose level
Reinforce that after recovery from HHNKS, many patients 3. Deficient Knowledge related to diabetes
can control diabetes with diet alone or diet and oral self-care skills/information
hypoglycemic agents.