Thanks for your informative topic. This is a summary of researched information after reading your topic, management of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic Keto Acidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency and should be managed promptly. It is important to assess for severity to determine the clinical setting in which the patient is to be managed.(JBDS,2013.) Nurses play an important role to how to identify, manage DKA and how to maintain the patient's electrolyte balance.
DKA is a complex disordered metabolic state characterised by hyperglycaemia, acidosis and ketonaemia. (JBDS,2013). It results from a dysregulation of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism. (Yehiaetal,2008). It is important to remember that , the management of patients
DKA is a complex disordered metabolic state characterised by hyperglycaemia, acidosis and ketonaemia. (JBDS,2013). It results from a dysregulation of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism. (Yehiaetal,2008). It is important to remember that , the management of patients