Journal of Education, Health and Sport (Jan 2019)

Patient with diabetic ketoacidosis

  • Natalia Świątoniowska,
  • Paulina Tylak,
  • Ewelina Bartosiak,
  • Izabella Czykieta,
  • Beata Jankowska-Polańska

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2539827
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 96 – 105

Abstract

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Ketoacidosis is a life threatening condition caused by hyperglycemia. It affects approximately 15-70% of patients with diabetes. A patient with ketoacidosis requires intensive treatment, monitoring and constant nursing care. The aim of the study was to present the most important patient care issues associated with ketoacidosis based on the International Classification for Nursing Practice ICNP®.

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