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james9437

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Question 1

A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse realizes that which problem caused the cascade to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to occur?
◦ Ketosis
◦ Dehydration
◦ Hypoglycemia
◦ Insulin deficiency

Question 2

The nurse explains the pathophysiology of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) to a group of clients. Which statement should the nurse include when teaching about this health problem?
◦ Results in cellular overhydration and interstitial space dehydration
◦ Causes a severe decline in glucose production, resulting in increased metabolic rates to burn fat for energy
◦ Causes severe dehydration from very high osmolarity
◦ Is accompanied by severe metabolic acidosis
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