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Thanks Esme. My patient did display many but not all of these symptoms. As far as metabolic acidosis, I am surprised that ABGs were not ordered for her. You are right though every patient is different, just because a disease or condition is the same doesn't mean the plan of care is always the same. Good look.

I am writing a careplan for a patient I had in the ED with DKA. I have 4 nursing diagnoses but am having difficulty prioritizing between 1 and 2. I have chosen Unstable Blood glucose r/t lack of diabetes management, medication management and Deficient fluid volume[active fluid loss] r/t gastric losses and inadequate intake. My initial thought was to go with Unstable blood glucose as #1 because I think that is the underlying reason that she was seeking healthcare. But as I looked through my Tabers and my nursing diagnosis manual under DKA the first thing I see is deficient fluid volume. I have no idea if these suggested diagnoses are in any particular order or not. What do you think should be the #1 problem in this situation and why? Thanks a bunch

Are you taking NUR101 and Pharm? You can get your books on amazon. We use all the same books throughout the program except you will need a pharm, ob, peds, and leadership book in addition to the huge package of books they tell you to get for 101. Lab & clinical are different for everyone it depends on how ur instructor divides you up. Don't try to memorize much except pharm. It's all in how you apply the information and prioritization. Nclex study guides help I have only used them recently and ATI. Definitely use the websites that go along with your books. Clinical for 101 will be in random nursing homes, hopefully you will get one close to your home. When do you start?

what r ur questions? :)