Diabetic Sheet Flashcards
What is the appearance of a person in diabetic coma?
Red and dry skin
Indicates severe dehydration and illness.
What is a key respiratory characteristic of diabetic coma?
Exaggerated air hunger (Kussmaul respirations)
A sign of metabolic acidosis.
What is the breath odor associated with diabetic coma?
Acetone
Characteristic fruity smell due to ketone bodies.
What is the blood pressure typically observed in diabetic coma?
Low
Indicative of dehydration and shock.
What is the pulse condition in diabetic coma?
Rapid
Reflects compensatory mechanisms due to low blood pressure.
What mental state is observed in a person experiencing diabetic coma?
Restless, merging into unconsciousness
Indicates severe metabolic derangement.
What is the duration of symptoms in diabetic coma following insulin administration?
Gradual 6-12 hours
Timeframe for improvement after treatment.
What is a primary symptom of insulin shock (low blood sugar)?
Very weak
Reflects inadequate glucose availability.
What is the skin appearance of a person in insulin shock?
Pale
Indicates poor perfusion and low blood sugar.
What is a common mouth condition in insulin shock?
Drooling
May occur due to altered consciousness.
What is the respiratory pattern in insulin shock?
Normal-shallow
Breathing may appear unaffected despite hypoglycemia.
What is the blood pressure typically observed in insulin shock?
Normal
Blood pressure is often stable unless severe.
What is the pulse condition in insulin shock?
Normal or may be rapid
Depends on the severity of the hypoglycemia.
What mental state is observed in a person experiencing insulin shock?
Apathy, irritability merging into unconsciousness
Signs of cerebral glucose deprivation.
How quickly can improvement be expected after carbohydrate administration in insulin shock?
Immediate, within minutes
Rapid response to glucose treatment.
