Re: Help! Overwhelmed by diabetes
You might want to look specifically at DKA info. When a child with type 1 DM goes into DKA, there are often mental status changes. These are related to the dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and the cerebral edema that can accompany DKA. Look closely at the case study. They probably aren't looking for the subtleties, but the bigger issues. Cerebral edema is the most dangerous sequelae of DKA in type 1.
If this is an older adult with type 2, search for mental status changes associated with hyperglycemic, hyperosmolar, nonketotic coma (HHNC). (Of course coma is a "mental status change", but look at the picture leading up to coma.)
Hope this helps.
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