nursing simlab

MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS: DKA

Pathophysiology (in your words)

DKA

What are the risk factors?

DKA

What Priority Physical Assessment Findings are associated with DKA

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What are the Anticipated Provider Prescriptions? (Generating Solutions)

Medication and Rationales

Medication: Normal Saline IVF

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Action: How would you tell the patient?:

Why is the patient taking it:

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Medication: Cefazolin

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Action: How would you tell the patient?:

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Medication: Morphine

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Action: How would you tell the patient?:

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Medication: Ondansetron

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Action: How would you tell the patient?:

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Medication: Regular Insulin IV

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Action: How would you tell the patient?:

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What are the anticipated Priority Labs/Diagnostic Testing?

What are the Priority Problems/Nursing Diagnoses [ Interpreting/Analyze Cues/Prioritizing Hypotheses based on client needs]

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Priority Nursing Interventions [Responding/Taking Action]

(Vital signs, I/O, Daily weights, encourage IS, Monitor/Evaluate, Care of lines, drains/tubes, etc.)

Labs/Diagnostics (why would you anticipate this order for your patient)

Evaluate Outcomes [Reflecting]

(What finding(s) indicate improvement or worsening of the condition)

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Priority Patient Educational Needs