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NCLEX questions and review! Please answer all the diabetes mellitus practice questions (100 items) from our nursing test bank and test your competence in the nursing management of diabetes. In this section is the practice NCLEX quiz for
diabetes mellitus. This 100-item quiz will test your knowledge and ability to differentiate the different types of diabetes mellitus, recognizing the clinical manifestations and signs and symptoms of complications, medical management, nursing management, and patient education. Quizzes included in this guide are:
Quiz guidelines: Diabetes Mellitus NCLEX Practice | Quiz #1: 25 QuestionsHere is the first part of your NCLEX practice questions for diabetes mellitus. Includes items. Please make sure to answer all other quizzes! 1. Diabetes Mellitus NCLEX Practice | Quiz #1: 25 QuestionsReview Notes for Diabetes MellitusIf you need a quick review around the concepts of diabetes mellitus, please see the refresher below: Description
Types
Pathophysiology
Complications
Clinical Manifestations
Laboratory and Diagnostics
Medical Management
Nursing Management
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What are the ten symptoms of ketoacidosis?These include:. Fatigue, which can be severe.. Nausea and/or vomiting.. Abdominal pain.. Flushing of the skin.. Dry skin.. Fruity odor to the breath, caused by ketones.. Difficulty breathing.. Mental status changes, including confusion or problems with concentration.. What are the 3 P's in diabetic ketoacidosis?The three Ps of DKA:
Polydipsia—thirst. Polyuria—urination. Polyphagia—appetite.
How will you identify a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?Diabetes-related ketoacidosis is generally diagnosed if you have the following four conditions:. Your blood glucose (sugar) level is above 250 mg/dL. ... . Your blood pH is less than 7.3 (acidosis).. You have ketones in your urine and/or blood.. Your serum (blood) bicarbonate level is less than 18 mEq per L.. |