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Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include symptoms related to both the digestive system and nervous system, both of which are affected by the buildup of toxic ketones.
Digestive symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis Digestive symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis are related to the use of fats instead
of glucose for energy and the bodys attempts to compensate for the lack of usable glucose. These symptoms include:
Abdominal pain Dry mouth Loss of appetite Nausea with or without vomiting Stomach pain Nervous system symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis Ketones are poisonous to the brain and can cause a variety of serious symptoms including:
Difficulty with memory, thinking, talking, comprehension, writing or reading Fatigue Feeling very thirsty Headache
Other symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis may cause a variety of other symptoms, such as: Body aches Difficulty breathing Dry skin Frequent urination Rapid breathing (tachypnea) or shortness of breath
African American or Hispanic ethnicity Heart attack (myocardial infarction) Serious illness Serious infections and gangrene Surgery Traumatic injury
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to correct the high blood sugar level with insulin. Another goal is to replace fluids lost through urination and vomiting. Most of the time, you will need to go to the hospital, where the following will be done:
Insulin replacement Fluid and electrolyte replacement The cause of the condition (such as infection) will be found and treated
Objectives
General Objectives:
This study aims to learn new clinical skills as wells as sharpen our current clinical skills required in the management of the patient with Diabetic ketoacidosis.
Specific Objectives:
After completing the case study, the student nurses should be able to: Define Diabetic Ketoacidosis Discuss the incidence and prevalence of DKA Discuss the appropriate nursing and medical management Discuss the pathophysiology of DKA Describe the pathophysiology associated with Diabetic ketoacidosis