Handout

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Diabetes

References:

Goodman, C. C., Heick, J., & Lazaro, R. T. (2018). Differential diagnosis for physical therapists: Screening for referral. Elsevier.

This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Diabetes. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

What are the warning signs of DKA that require urgent referral?
How do I educate patients about preventing diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is diabetic ketoacidosis and how do I recognize it in patients?

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