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DKA & HHNS: Signs, Symptoms, and Care by ricciniromero is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines the differences between Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) in pediatric patients, highlighting their causes, symptoms, and interventions. DKA is more common in younger patients with Type 1 diabetes, characterized by fruity breath and abdominal pain, while HHNS typically affects older patients with Type 2 diabetes, presenting without fruity breath and with higher fluid loss. Key interventions include managing dehydration and administeri
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- ricciniromero
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- EN