Billy (12 y.o) came into the emergency department at 0730 with a three day history of sore throat and increased thirst.
Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 9:30 am
Billy (12 y.o) came into the emergency department at 0730 with a
three day history of sore throat and increased thirst. He also had
a frontal headache, his appetite was decreasing, and had lost 20
pounds in the last 4 months. He had undergone labs and his urine
was positive for ketones and glucose. The provider said that he was
dehydrated and diagnosed him with type 1 diabetes.
Current Vitals: Temp (98.9), Pulse (83), Respirations (17), BP
(100/43), O2 Sat (98% on room air).
Weight: 105 pounds
Height: 62 inches
Labs:
From the report, what clinical manifestations did the
nurse obtain that indicate diabetes mellitus type 1? What
additional report information would the nurse need before beginning
care for Billy?
three day history of sore throat and increased thirst. He also had
a frontal headache, his appetite was decreasing, and had lost 20
pounds in the last 4 months. He had undergone labs and his urine
was positive for ketones and glucose. The provider said that he was
dehydrated and diagnosed him with type 1 diabetes.
Current Vitals: Temp (98.9), Pulse (83), Respirations (17), BP
(100/43), O2 Sat (98% on room air).
Weight: 105 pounds
Height: 62 inches
Labs:
From the report, what clinical manifestations did the
nurse obtain that indicate diabetes mellitus type 1? What
additional report information would the nurse need before beginning
care for Billy?