Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 2020
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the APN
Professor’s Name
Dr. Chovan
Keywords
Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Hyperosmolar
Subject Categories
Critical Care Nursing | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are dangerous complications of diabetes. HHS is examined in this poster and compared to DKA. Even though both have some similarities, they have very different laboratory profiles, patient presentations, treatments, complications, and can require different levels of care. With diabetes becoming more common amongst patients in the hospital, it is imperative that healthcare providers are aware of both of these complications. Nurses who understand both of these complications are able to act pro-actively for their patients, ask questions regarding correct treatments and orders, include the right providers in the care team, and incorporate hospital resources for a multi-disciplinary approach. The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, complications, treatments, and implications for nurses are examined throughout this poster.
Recommended Citation
Momeyer, Justin, "Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State" (2020). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 446.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/446