23. Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Question 1

What is DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)

Answer 1

• Diabetic complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones).
• insulin deficiency that metabolized fat instead of glucose for energy
• > 300

Question 2

insulin deficiency that metabolized fat instead of glucose for energy
- K+ moves _____ cell = _____

Answer 2

moves out of cell = hypokalemia

Question 3

s/s DKA

Answer 3

• fruity-scented breath
• dry mouth/thirst
• frequent urination
• fatigue
• dry/flushed skin
• V
• confusion
• kussmal respirations