The RN Times Crossword

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  1. 2. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) contains a three-step treatment. This nutrient is checked after IV fluids in step two of DKA treatment
  2. 3. Primary treatment of DMT1, given by injection, pump, or pen
  3. 7. Another term once used for DMT1: “___ diabetes”
  4. 8. DMT1 exogenous insulin type that kicks in within 10-15 minutes, peaks in about 60 minutes, and lasts 3-5 hours
  5. 10. Inherited risk factor towards Type 1 risk
  6. 12. A 14 year old arrives in the ER with a sweet fruity breath while experiencing Kussmaul’s Respirations. What complication are you worried about (abbreviation)?
  7. 14. Factor that increases DMT1 likelihood as years go by
  8. 15. Target cells of autoimmune attack in DMT1
  9. 16. Prevent this side effect by rotating injections within one particular site
  10. 18. A student nurse is practicing patient teaching for an individual recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. This acronym helps them explain the importance of a healthy lifestyle in managing diabetes
  11. 19. In DMT1, the pancreas doesn’t ______ sufficient insulin for glucose regulation
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  1. 1. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes reports trembling and tingling after accidentally taking too much insulin. What acute complication are they most likely experiencing?
  2. 4. Classic symptom of DMT1: excessive thirst
  3. 5. This organ’s failure to secrete insulin with Type 1 Diabetes
  4. 6. Classic symptom of DMT1: excessive urination
  5. 9. Classic symptom of DMT1: excessive hunger
  6. 11. Unexplained ___ loss is a common early sign of DMT1
  7. 13. Energy molecules produced when fat is broken down in the absence of insulin
  8. 14. A 30 year old individual newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes demonstrates understanding of insulin administration when they state: “I know that when I need to take my insulin shot, the preferred site is my ___”
  9. 17. A student nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed patient with Type 1 Diabetes about lifestyle management. The student nurse emphasizes this acronym for the management of diabetes mellitus