Which condition will present with more neurological symptoms

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Assignment:

Please help with these questions based on the youtube video.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome

Critical Thinking Questions:

1) What are the primary, priority actions to reverse Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) vs Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNK)? (think critically- if there was ONE action/administration that would start a reversal of the illness, what would that action be?)

2) Which condition has a higher mortality, and why?

3) Provide examples of labs for DKA and HHNK. Indicate "high", "low" or "normal" in answers.

Glucose
Plasma ketone bodies
Potassium levels
Sodium

4) Name some common causes of DKA?

5) Under which circumstances would a person arrive at the Emergency Department experiencing HHNK?

6) Which condition will present with more neurological symptoms and why? (provide at least 2 rationales)

7) Give a nursing diagnosis related to DKA.

8) Give a nursing diagnosis related to HHNK.

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