dka

Question 1

1 . Identify straightforward diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

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Question 2

2 . Describe the major metabolic disturbances in DKA:
‐Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
‐Acidosis
‐Potassium derangements
‐Dehydration

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Question 3

3 . Describe the stimulus for insulin release.

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Question 4

4 . Describe at least three target‐site actions of insulin

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Question 5

5 . Describe the risk for cerebral edema in DKA.

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