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Pаtient: Mаriа Lоpez, 23-year-оld female Admitting Diagnоsis: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) History: Type 1 diabetes since age 11 Medications: Insulin glargine (Lantus), insulin lispro (Humalog) Recent History: Missed insulin doses for 2 days while traveling. Reports nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and increased thirst.Assessment Findings:RR: 32/min, deep and rapid (Kussmaul respirations)HR: 118 bpmBP: 92/58 mmHgTemp: 98.8°F (37.1°C)O₂ Sat: 97% on room airSkin: Flushed, dry, poor turgorBreath: Fruity odorParameter/ValuepH 7.10PaCO2 - 25 mmHgHCO3- - 10 mEq/LPaO2 - 98 mm HgSaO2 - 98%Lab ResultsGlucose - 540 mg/dLSerum ketones - PositivePotassium - 5.8 mEq/LSodium - 130 mEq/LBUN - 30 mg/dLCreatinine - 1.5 mg/dLUA - Glucose 4+, ketones 4+What is the priority nursing intervention:
Pаtient: Hаrоld Jаmes, 68-year-оld maleAdmitting Diagnоsis: Acute exacerbation of COPDHistory: 40-year history of smoking (quit 2 years ago), chronic bronchitis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.Medications: Albuterol inhaler, tiotropium, lisinopril, atorvastatinChief Complaint: “I can’t catch my breath.”Onset: 2 days of worsening shortness of breath, increased sputum production, and wheezing.Assessment Findings:RR: 32 breaths/min (labored, using accessory muscles)HR: 118 bpmBP: 156/90 mmHgTemp: 99.2°F (37.3°C)O₂ Sat: 84% on room air → placed on 2 L nasal cannula → O₂ Sat rises to 89%Skin: Cyanotic, dusky lipsLungs: Diminished breath sounds with expiratory wheezes and crackles bilaterallyPatient appears anxious, sitting upright in tripod positionParameter/ValuepH 7.28PaCO2 - 60 mmHgHCO3- - 26 mEq/LPaO2 - 55 mm HgSaO2 - 86%Interpret the blood gas: