DKA diabetic ketoacidosis vs. HHS (HHNS) NCLEX

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Comparing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is important for nursing students to understand before exams and the NCLEX.

This video explains the key differences including that DKA occurs due to insulin deficiency, causes metabolic acidosis, manifests with fruity breath, and is treated with insulin administration. In contrast, HHNS is caused by cellular insulin resistance, leads to severe dehydration, causes neurological symptoms like confusion, and is treated with IV fluids and electrolyte replacement. Recognizing the distinguishing clinical features, labs, and treatments is essential to provide proper nursing care for these diabetic emergencies. Reviewing the major differences between DKA vs HHNS will prepare nursing students to correctly answer related questions on exams and the licensure exam.

00:00 Introduction
01:14 Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
02:51 DKA Symptoms
04:02 HHS Symptoms
05:12 DKA Treatment
06:43 Insulin Administration
08:15 Potassium Administration
09:48 HHS Treatment
11:30 Rehydration Status
12:40 Conclusion

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I had two patients in one day with DKA. One had a sugar of 624 and the other was 580. Both were passed out with Kussmaul respirations. It was crazy!!! The next day, someone came in with HHNS. Sugar was 800!! She was awake and aware of everything. It was the weirdest thing to see such a contrast between them.

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My Type 1 son was 605 at dx in DKA. He had a virus and his doctor gave him an antibiotic and didn't test his BG even when I said "could it be diabetes? My aunt had diabetes as a child." My son went on a science field trip and got sicker and sicker and then when he got back, he looked really thin. He also wet the bed at the age of 11. Finally got the right dx and they saved his life in ICU. Missed Type 1 dx happen ALL the TIME!! Lots of adults called Type 2 even though they have Type 1! Watch for those 20 and 30 yo's. Thank you nurses!

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