CASE SCENARIO: Rebecca, a 15-year-old with a 3-year history of type…

Question CASE SCENARIO: Rebecca, a 15-year-old with a 3-year history of type… CASE SCENARIO: Rebecca, a 15-year-old with a 3-year history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, has been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This is her fifth hospital admission for DKA in in the past year. Rebecca’s parents are recently divorced, and she has four younger siblings, none of whom has diabetes. Rebecca’s mother has maintained two jobs for the past 5 years and frequently leaves. Rebecca in charge of the household. In anticipation of her discharge, you are planning a patient education program for Rebecca and her mother. Rebecca is immediately assessed for laboratory glucose, electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, arterial Ph, PO2, PCO2, hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC and differential, calcium, and phosphorus Management: • Place on cardiac monitor • Initial hydrating solution is given of 0.9% saline solution. • IV regular insulin 0.1 units/kg/hr. question:1.Evidence- Is there sufficient evidence to draw conclusions about Rebecca’s recurrent episodes of DKA?2.Does the evidence support your nursing intervention? Include references. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING NCMA219RLE Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)