The nurse assigned to care for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is aware that this is a life-threatening condition that results in:
1. the inability of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to be metabolized.
2. the storage of glycogen, so that there is a severe shortage of glucose in the blood-stream.
3. dangerously elevated pH and bicarbonate levels in the blood.
4. severe hypoglycemia, which can result in coma and convulsions.
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DKE is mainly related to the use of fat as an energy source because of the inability to use glucose. The metabolism of fat produces ketones.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 1007
OBJ: 7 TOP: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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