Exam 24: Endocrine Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Decreased urine osmolality is a sign of

The nurse knows that the patient with DKA will need

A patient with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)has a serum glucose level of 400 mg/dL and a serum sodium level of 138 mEq/L.The intravenous fluid of choice would be

A patient with diabetes in the critical care unit is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)secondary to

The nurse knows that during the resuscitation of a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis, the IV line should be changed to a solution containing glucose when the

An older patient presents with a serum glucose level of 900 mg/dL, hematocrit of 55%, and no serum ketones.Immediate attention must be given to

A patient has a 10-year history of diabetes mellitus.The patient is admitted to the critical care unit with complaints of increased lethargy.Serum laboratory values validate the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis.Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for administrating potassium supplements with the patient's insulin therapy?

As a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis receives insulin and fluids, the nurse knows careful assessment must be given to which of the following electrolytes?

A patient has a 10-year history of diabetes mellitus.The patient is admitted to the critical care unit with complaints of increased lethargy.Serum laboratory values validate the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).The treatment of DKA involves