Thanks for the reply Yes! @SubSippi, a better formulated question would be to ask when is the patient at greater risk for hypoglycemia and the perfect answer for that question would be "4-10hr"...
Hello, I don't get what is the exact time when to check on your patient after administering insulin. I understand that you should check during the peak time, however peak time is a range not an exact...
This patient has respiratory alkalosis to begin with..the pH should be above 7.45 or Bicarb beliw 22 because the body strive for homeostasis. Low CO2 means less carbonic acid pxn. if hypocapnia last...
Correction: PaCO2 30 is not within normal range...This patient is hypocapneic to begin with. HCO3- level should be below 22 but if patient stays hypocapneic for long enough bicarb secretion increase...
pH 7.45 is within normal range although on the edge to alkaline PaCO2 also within normal range O2 sat is within normal range as well HCO3- is high. Looks like Metabolic alkalosis not
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Hi angelfocusbroken, Nursing school is very hard... It's nothing like you are used to. I have been where you are presently and I know what you are feeling. Your fear and anxiety are legitimate,...
Hi, I am not a RN yet. I'm just a fellow student. I don't think anybody here can tell you what your next step is. That is for you to decide... no one can tell you what to do! You may want to...
Here is what I got: 1. The total time of infusion 2.5 hrs= (60min*2)+30min= 150min 2. The total amount of drops patient received 50gtts/min for 150min= 7500 gtts 3. The amount of mL infused by...
pH and K+ are inversely correlated. In DKA pH level drops therefore K+ level increases in ECF. Hyperkalemia will occur first. Then when the patient gets treated, the insulin drives back the K+ into...