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ATI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2021/2022

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ATI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2021/2022 For the following diagnoses, note causes, assessment findings, signs/symptoms, treatment, priority nursing considerations, safety concerns. End... ocrinology: chronic disorder of metabolism characterized by hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Type 1 Diabetes-Pancreas makes no insulin. Most times in kids they have type 1. Polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria. Kids may also present with wt loss, nocturia, anuresis. type 1 DM- onset usually <20 yo, abrupt onset. Affects more males than females (slightly).Type 2 beginning to increase in younger kids (due to nutrition), gradual onset, affects more females than males. Hyperglycemia-ketones in urine, protein in urine, glucose in urine DKA-Life threatening. When insulin is absent and glucose is unavailable for cellular metabolism the body chooses alternate sources of energy principally fat, which breaks down into fattyacid and glycerol in the fat cells is converted by the liver to ketone bodies. Any excess is eliminated in the urine (ketonuria) or lungs (acetone breath). s/s-drowsy, dehydrating, decreased skin turgor, fruity breath (acetone), hypotension, bradycardia hypoglycemia-low blood sugar. s/s- cold, clammy , weak, dizzy, headache, drowsiness, [Show More]

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