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Chapter 6 ELIMINATION AND METABOLISM Readypoint TM Nursing – Live Review ©2013 Pearson, All Rights Reserved Page 30 of 36 Metabolism Pancreas Disorders o Complications Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Figure 6.3 Severe insulin deficiency with type I diabetes that is life threatening. Onset: sudden Assessment: Kussmaul respiration, fruity breath, nausea, and abdominal pain. Dehydration and electrolyte loss. Laboratory findings: o Serum glucose: greater than 300 mg/dL o Serum pH: less than 7.35 o Serum HCO3: less that 15 mEq/L o Urine ketones: positive

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Chapter 6

ELIMINATION AND METABOLISM

ReadypointTM Nursing – Live Review ©2013 Pearson, All Rights Reserved

Page 30 of 36

Metabolism

• Pancreas Disorders

o Complications

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Figure 6.3

• Severe insulin deficiency with type I diabetes that is life

threatening.

• Onset: sudden

• Assessment: Kussmaul respiration, fruity breath, nausea,

and abdominal pain. Dehydration and electrolyte loss.

• Laboratory findings:

o Serum glucose: greater than 300 mg/dL

o Serum pH: less than 7.35

o Serum HCO3: less that 15 mEq/L

o Urine ketones: positive