A client who has diabetes begins to experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, and blurred vision. The nurse observes the client's skin is warm and flushed and notes a fruity odor to the client's breath
The nurse should anticipate the client will be treated for: a. hypoglycemia
b. diabetic ketoacidosis
c. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
d. insulin resistance
B
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs predominantly in clients who have type 1 diabetes and can be precipitated by factors such as stress, illness, or surgery. DKA may occur gradually or suddenly, and manifestations are similar to those of hyperglycemia (polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia); other symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, weakness, fatigue, blurred vision, skin that is hot and of poor turgor, Kussmaul's respirations, and fruity breath odor.
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