THE CLINICAL SETTING - PART 1
THE CLINICAL SETTING FOR NURSES- PART 1 Every nurse, regardless of location, will experience the clinical setting.This aea of Nursing and its importance, is often overlooked. Learning in the classroom is essential. However, putting learning into action, takes different turns. This compilation of clinical scenarios, is designed to help the clinical nurse take on the challenges that lay ahead, in the clinical setting. See below. Clinical appearance of the patient in DKA Scenario : Tom was admitted to the ICU , with the clinical picture of a patient in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). His blood glucose was 600. Tom has an altered level of consciousness (LOC). He also has hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose). Please watch the video below: Dehydration Signs and symptoms of DKA The patient in DKA requires immediate intervention and a level of care like ICU. Some signs that may appear includ e: - Hyperglycemia - Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) - Tachypnea...