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james9437

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Question 1

The nurse is determining if a patient is experiencing DKA or HHNS. Which information should the nurse use to make this determination?
◦ Patients with HHNS have lower arterial pH levels than those with DKA.
◦ Patients with HHNS have moderate hyperglycemia, whereas patients with DKA have more severe hyperglycemia.
◦ Patients with DKA exhibit Kussmaul's respirations to blow off CO2 and reduce pH levels.
◦ Patients with DKA have more visual disturbances than patients with HHNS.

Question 2

A patient with diabetes has a serum osmolarity level of 325 mmol/L. What is the correct interpretation and action for the nurse to take based on this result?
◦ The result is somewhat low, but no immediate action is necessary.
◦ The result is somewhat high, but no immediate action is necessary.
◦ The result is very low, and the physician should be notified of the result.
◦ The result is very high, and the physician should be notified of the result.
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