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dejastew

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What are characteristics of diabetic ketoacidosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pallor
  b. Acidosis
  c. Bradypnea
  d. Dehydration
  e. Electrolyte imbalance

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with type 2 diabetes. What clinical features of type 2 diabetes should the nurse recognize? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Oral agents are effective.
  b. Insulin is usually needed.
  c. Ketoacidosis is infrequent.
  d. Diet only is often effective.
  e. Chronic complications frequently occur.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Characteristics of diabetic ketoacidosis include acidosis, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. Respirations are rapid (Kussmaul respirations), not slow, and flushing, not pallor, would occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
The clinical features of type 2 diabetes include the following: oral agents are effective, ketoacidosis is infrequent, and diet only is often effective. Insulin is only needed in 20 to 30 of cases and chronic complications occur infrequently.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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