Nursing 3910A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Polyphagia, Exophthalmos, Ketoacidosis
22 Dec 2016
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Wasting away of the body due to severe chronic illness. Classification system for ulcer development 0 not open 1 superficial 2 deep, no abscess 3 deep with abscess 4 localized gangrene 5 severe gangrene. Causes weakening of bones in foot in people with severe nerve damage. Burn fat for energy and produce ketones, make blood acidic with buildup, usually in type i and hyperglycemia. Glucose excreted n pee enough to make it detectable. Collateral circulation rerouting of blood circulation round blocked artery or vein via nearby. Azotemia minor blood vessels, done by anastomosis (connection between two blood vessels) Unresponsive to environment, no purposeful movements or sounds, may open eyes. Decreased arousal and awareness, decreased obey of demands. Increase in ocular pressure that presents as a startled expression. Swelling of the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland, usually caused by. Excess of nitrogenous waste products in the blood.
