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What is diabetic condition called in which glucose is absent and the body chooses alternative sources of energy
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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What are the three sympotmatic Ps of undiagnosed/uncontrolled diabetes?
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Polydipisia, polyphagia, polyurea
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A child is admitted to ICU with DKA. The RN knows that this patient will most likely recieve what treatment?
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IV infusion of low-dose regular insulin, fluid replacement over 24-48 hours, with electrolytes (potassium)
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What is the greatest risk with potssium depletion/infusion regarding DKA, and what is the nursing intervention?
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Rapid replacement of potassium can lead to cardiac arrest. potassium levels must be known before starting therapy, replaced slowly, and a cardiac monitor must be employed throughout therapy with frequent checks.
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Earaly maturation and development of the gonads, secretion of sex hormones, secondary sex characteristics, mature sperm/ova is called
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precocious Puberty
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Hypopituitarism is called ...
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Growth hormone deficiency
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What condition is characterized by short stature?
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hypopituitarism
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