Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which finding would the nurse anticipate?

Elevated blood glucose levels

Low blood pH

Decreased ketone levels in urine

Increased insulin sensitivity

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Understand the condition: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. This happens when the body can't produce enough insulin.

Identify the key features of DKA: In DKA, the body starts breaking down fat at a rate that is much too fast. The liver processes the fat into a fuel called ketones, which causes the blood to become acidic.

Anticipate elevated blood glucose levels: Since DKA is a result of insufficient insulin, glucose cannot enter the cells and remains in the bloodstream, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.

Consider the blood pH: The accumulation of ketones in the blood leads to a decrease in blood pH, resulting in acidosis. Therefore, a low blood pH is expected.

Evaluate ketone levels in urine: In DKA, the body produces excess ketones, which are excreted in the urine. Therefore, you would anticipate increased, not decreased, ketone levels in the urine.