CASE STUDY

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Mrs x is 55 years old female patient came to ER escorted by the EMT staff and wit history uncontrolled DM , initial assessment it revealed stuporus level of consciousness

decreased blood pressure, tachycardia , rapid respiratory rate (tachypnea)

en examination: she displayed flushed face, fruity odor comes out with her breath, VS: BP 90\63 P:129\MIN, RR32\MIN T37.8 the urin bag contained 2000cc within last 4 hours, her RBS was 600mg\dl

QUESTION:

Based on biochemical basis explain the pathophysiology of the presenting s&s describe the appropriate emergency nursing intervention??

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