Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A patient has been admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of DKA. What vital signs should a nurse anticipate that the patient will exhibit?
Normal pulse and respiratory rates do not indicate the expected tachycardia or Kussmaul respirations in DKA.
This option shows a slower heart rate, which is not typical of DKA where tachycardia is expected.
In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), clients typically exhibit tachycardia due to dehydration and deep, rapid Kussmaul respirations as the body attempts to correct the acidosis.
The vital signs in this option do not reflect the expected findings of DKA, such as tachycardia and deep respirations.
Rationale:
A. Normal pulse and respiratory rates do not indicate the expected tachycardia or Kussmaul respirations in DKA.
B. This option shows a slower heart rate, which is not typical of DKA where tachycardia is expected.
C. In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), clients typically exhibit tachycardia due to dehydration and deep, rapid Kussmaul respirations as the body attempts to correct the acidosis.
D. The vital signs in this option do not reflect the expected findings of DKA, such as tachycardia and deep respirations.