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