ATI MedSurg Comprehensive Review 2025 - Ultimate RN Success Blueprint | Pass with Confidence on Your First Attempt Diabetic Ketoacidosis - --- ANSWER>>>>--- assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia - admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV - kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) - --- ANSWER>>>>--- 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 - --- ANSWER>>>>--- dehydration (UO) - infection - BMI 25 - malnutrition (low protein, vita C) - age - decreased hgb, tissue perfusion - wound stressHIV/AIDS - --- ANSWER>>>>--- 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 - --- ANSWER>>>>--- monitor BUN Cerebrovascular accident - --- ANSWER>>>>--- right sided: visual, spatial, proprioception; poor impulse control/judgment; unilateral neglect - left sided: language, math, analytical skills Preventing UTIs - --- ANSWER>>>>--- wipe from front to back - void after intercourse - avoid baths - drink 2-3