Sherry, a 15-year-old patient, has been admitted for diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse knows each of the following statements are true except:
1. This is the most common chronic complication for DM1.
2. This is deadly if not taken care of immediately.
3. This can cause frequent hospitalizations.
4. This is caused by too much insulin being release during illness.
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1. Ketoacidosis is an acute condition.
2. This can be deadly because of the rapids shifts in blood glucose levels.
3. Ketoacidosis requires close medical monitoring and insulin infusion.
4. Insulin release increases during the illness, causing further complications.
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