A client is admitted with the diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS) following steroids therapy. Which of the following symptoms are associated with HHNKS? Select all that apply
A) High blood pressure
B) Extreme thirst
C) Bradycardia
D) Poor skin turgor
E) Acidosis
F) Hypoglycemia
B, D
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Assessment findings for HHNKS include mental changes, low blood pressure, extreme thirst, dehydration with poor skin turgor, tachycardia, fever, hypokalemia, and hyponatremia.
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