The nurse is preparing to admit a school-age client for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). On what should the nurse focus for this client's care?
Select all that apply.
A) Peripheral perfusion
B) Fluid volume overload
C) Frequent blood glucose monitoring
D) Intravenous fluid infusions
E) Insulin infusion
Answer: B, C, D, E
For the child experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, frequent blood sugar monitoring, IV fluids, and insulin drips for treatment mandate that the child be cared for in an Intensive Care environment until stabilized. The child will be dehydrated and most likely will not need treatment for fluid volume overload. The child has not lost any blood volume, so peripheral perfusion will most likely not be a concern.
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