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Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0900:

Client came to the emergency department this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite. Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin.

Peripheral IV established and labs drawn.

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse understands that the client is at risk of developing which of the following complications? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse understands that the client is at risk of developing which of the following complications? Select all that apply.

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