ENDOCRINE: DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS Flashcards by April Groves | Brainscape

Q

DKA

What type of insulin you DO NOT USE TO TREAT DKA?

A

NPH Intermediate Acting Insulin

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Q

DKA

Client with DKA

BG 950
Continuous IV of short acting insulin is initiated also___?
BG now 240 what do you do next?

A

IV rehydration with normal saline
BG 240 is reached and maintained until client recovers from ketosis now ADMINISTER IV FLUID containing dextrose

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