discharge planning
you will need to think about multifaceted discharge planning for a 45-year-old, married African American male and an 85-year-old, widowed African American male who were admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA).
1. What are the priority areas of concern for the individual in an advanced nursing role to consider in reviewing the expected diagnostic test results for an individual suffering from DKA, which may include changes to acid-balance, bicarbonate level, and electrolyte balances?
2. The usual treatment options for individuals suffering from DKA
Explain your rationale for your choices, citing resources from the literature.
3. What are some key data (from the patient and medical record) needed in caring for a patient with DKA? List at least three of the nursing interventions that would be needed to meet the patient’s care needs. Describe modifications (if any) in interventions that you would use when caring for a 45-year-old, married, African American male versus an 85-year-old, widowed, African American male.
