DKA vs HHNS Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education 🧠 DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) and HHNS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome) are two severe complications of diabetes causing severely high blood sugar levels. ⭐️ Key Differences: DKA: * Severe hyperglycemia (blood glucose 250-500 ) * Ketone production leads to metabolic acidosis * Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, abdominal pain * Ketones in urine, pH
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DKA vs HHNS Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education 🧠 DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) and HHNS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome) are two severe complications of diabetes causing severely high blood sugar levels. ⭐️ Key Differences: DKA: * Severe hyperglycemia (blood glucose 250-500 ) * Ketone production leads to metabolic acidosis * Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations, abdominal pain * Ketones in urine, pH
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