The patient has been admitted with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS).Her blood glucose level is very high (880 mg/dl)on admission.The physician believes that her condition is the result of large amounts of glucose solutions administered intravenously (IV)during kidney dialysis.The nurse anticipates that the patient would exhibit:

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IV solutions containing glucose will bypass the digestive system; consequently,the pancreas is not triggered to release insulin.However,just enough insulin is present to prevent the breakdown of fatty acids and the formation of ketones.

The Patient Has Been Admitted with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome