Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Across
  1. 3. prolonged and untreated acidosis can lead to
  2. 6. dipstick a disposable test strip to check for substance in the urine
  3. 7. upon initiation of insulin drip, medication must be ________ double checked by a second RN
  4. 8. dry skin, decreased skin turgor, tachycardia, hypotension
  5. 10. urinary ____ should be closely monitored
  6. 11. blood sugar should be checked every ___ hour while on insulin drip
Down
  1. 1. acids that the body produces when it breaks down fat for energy
  2. 2. someone with DKA often has ____ smelling breath
  3. 4. test that measures negatively and positively charge electrolytes in the blood
  4. 5. a complication of diabetes that damages the blood vessels in the retina
  5. 7. a common trigger for DKA (pneumonia, UTI)
  6. 9. a test that measures the level of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acidity (pH) in the blood