A 9-year-old child who has had type 1 diabetes for several years is brought to the emergency department of a community hospital. the child is exhibiting deep, rapid respirations; flushed, dry cheeks; abdominal pain with nausea; and increased thirst. what blood ph and glucose level does the nurse expect the laboratory tests to reveal?

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Luz Greer

Biology

20 April, 11:00

A 9-year-old child who has had type 1 diabetes for several years is brought to the emergency department of a community hospital. the child is exhibiting deep, rapid respirations; flushed, dry cheeks; abdominal pain with nausea; and increased thirst. what blood ph and glucose level does the nurse expect the laboratory tests to reveal?

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Adrienne Pugh · Answer 1

From the symptoms, which are; deep, rapid respirations; flushed, dry cheeks; abdominal pain with nausea; and increased thirst this patient is suffering from diabetes ketoacidosis. The nurse anticipates an acidic ph (7.12) for instance.

The glucose level will be high, greater than 250 mg/DL. In this case it could be 420mg/dl