A patient has been transferred to the intensive care unit after being diagnosed with Diabetes Ketoacidosis. The nurse would expect to see the following signs and symptoms:

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In a patient with Diabetes Ketoacidosis the nurse would expect to see severe dehydration, rapid and deep breathing (also known as Kussmaul's respirations) and abdominal cramps. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are signs and symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus. Extreme thirst, nocturia, hypotension and tachycardia are symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus.

A Patient Has Been Transferred to the Intensive Care Unit