ATI CELLULAR BIOLOGY AND HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY COMPLETE GUIDE AND LECTURE NOTES Diabetic Ketoacidosis -assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia -admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV -kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) -monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, abd cramping, colitis, acute pancreatitis -notify provider: night cough Factors that affect wound healing -dehydration (UO) -infection - BMI 25 -malnutrition (low protein, vita C) -age -decreased hgb, tissue perfusion -wound stress HIV/AIDS -positive response to treatment monitored by viral load -risk for infection: do not drink fluids left out for longer than 60 min, clean toothbrush in dishwasher weekly, avoid fresh produce, check temp daily -dx test: ELISA confirmed by western blot/IFA, viral load Fluid replacement -monitor BUNCerebrovascular accident-right sided: visual, spatial, proprioception; poor impulse control/judgment; unilateral neglect -left sided: language, math, analytical skills Preventing UTIs -wipe from front to back -void after intercourse -avoid baths -drink 2-3 L of fluid daily -cotton underwear -urinate Q2-4h Radiation therapy -do not remove ink markings -wash area gently with warm water and mild soap -avoid sun esposure for 1 year -dispose body fluids in lead container -limit visits to 30 min a day