Ketoacidosis

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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…

chemical imbalance known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DIABETES.ORG). DKA causes osmotic diuresis which results in urinary losses of water and electrolytes (sodium and potassium). Potassium levels are initially elevated, however with insulin therapy, potassium shifts into cells and causes hypokalemia (ATI BOOK). Certain stressors and drugs can cause DKA include: acute infection, trauma, pancreatitis, stroke, corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, and sympathomimetic. Signs and symptoms of DKA…

Madeline Kara Neumann passed away is a tragic situation in which there is a debate regarding religious beliefs and necessary legal medical treatment that plays a crucial role. Neumann was eleven years old when she became seriously ill from diabetic ketoacidosis. Her diabetes was undiagnosed and instead of getting medical attention, her parents decided to respond to her sickness with prayer instead (Johnson, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to further explore Neumann’s background story, the…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute, life threatening condition where blood glucose levels exceed 300 mg/dL resulting in the breakdown of body fat for energy, which leads to accumulation of ketones in the blood and urine. Onset…

exercising. People generally go straight to their doctor and look for other ways to cut down fat, as exercising might not be option at this time. People who have hyperglycemia don’t usually exercise because they can created the diseases ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a serious conditions that can lead to diabetic coma or even death. The cells need glucose to run off, but when they don’t get enough glucose they start to burn fat for fuel, which then produces ketones. Ketones are chemicals that…

sugar in the urine, frequent urination and thirst. Failing to treat can lead to ketoacidosis better known as a diabetic coma, which develops when your body doesn’t have enough insulin. When the body breaks down fats it produces ketones. The body tries to get rid of ketones through urine but if built up too much the body cannot get rid of it quick enough which then leads to ketoacidosis. Signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis are nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, fruity breath smell, and…

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edema, altered level of consciousness, dysrhythmia, and eventually death if not treated quickly. Even in cases that are not fatal, prolonger hyperglycemia can cause irreversible brain damage with a fatality rate of 9-14 percent. (Kishore, Diabetic Ketoacidosis). A patient who does not control their diabetes properly and overuses insulin can become hypoglycemic. Hypoglycemia has a much faster onset, but is often less damaging to the body as long as it is quickly treated. When a patient injects…