A patient has been admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of DKA. What vital signs should a nurse anticipate that the patient will exhibit?
a. Temperature, 99° F; pulse, 62 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min and shallow
b. Temperature, 98.6° F; pulse, 76 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min and deep
c. Temperature, 98° F; pulse, 84 beats/min; respirations, 18 breaths/min and shallow
d. Temperature, 97.4° F; pulse, 110 beats/min; respirations, 26 breaths/min and deep
D
DKA is caused by the attempt of the body to metabolize fat for energy, which results in an aci-dotic state. The classic signs of DKA are hypothermia, tachycardia, and Kussmaul respirations (rapid and deep) to blow off the acid ions via respirations. The respirations will have a fruity odor.
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