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Flashcards in ENDOCRINE: DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS Deck (2)
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1
Q

DKA

What type of insulin you DO NOT USE TO TREAT DKA?

A

NPH Intermediate Acting Insulin

2
Q

DKA

Client with DKA

  • BG 950
  • Continuous IV of short acting insulin is initiated also___?
  • BG now 240 what do you do next?
A
  • IV rehydration with normal saline
  • BG 240 is reached and maintained until client recovers from ketosis now ADMINISTER IV FLUID containing dextrose