Nursing Care Plan For Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

July 23, 2023

Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis. DKA most commonly occurs in individuals with type 1 diabetes, but it can also affect those with type 2 diabetes under specific circumstances. The condition arises from an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin, leading to an…
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