Diagnostic Tests for Acidosis
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ACIDOSIS (DECREASED PH):
DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
This should include a CBC, chemistry panel, electrolytes, arterial blood gas analysis, serum and urine ketones, lactic acid, pulmonary function tests, EKG, and consultation with a pulmonologist or nephrologist.
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Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003
Breath with fruity odor:
History and physical examination
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
If the patient isn't in severe distress, obtain a thorough history. Ask about the onset and duration of fruity breath odor. Find out about changes in breathing pattern. Ask about increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Ask the female patient if she has had candidal vaginitis or vaginal secretions with itching. If the patient has a history of diabetes mellitus, ask about stress, infections, and noncompliance with therapy — the most common causes of ketoacidosis in known diabetics. If the patient is suspected of having anorexia nervosa, obtain a dietary and weight history.
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Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006
Breath with fruity odor:
History and physical examination
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
If the patient isn’t in severe distress, obtain a thorough history. Ask about the onset and duration of fruity breath odor. Also ask about any changes in breathing pattern, increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Ask the female patient if she has had candidal vaginitis or vaginal secretions with itching. If the patient has a history of diabetes mellitus, ask about stress, infections, and noncompliance with therapy—the most common causes of ketoacidosis in known diabetics. If the patient is suspected of having anorexia nervosa, obtain a dietary and weight history.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Breath with fruity odor:
Physical assessment
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Begin by taking your patient’s vital signs. Then proceed with a complete physical assessment.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Breath with fruity odor:
History and physical examination
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
If the patient isn't in severe distress, obtain a thorough history. Ask about the onset and duration of fruity breath odor. Find out about changes in breathing pattern. Ask about increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Ask the female patient if she has had candidal vaginitis or vaginal secretions with itching. If the patient has a history of diabetes mellitus, ask about stress, infections, and noncompliance with therapy—the most common causes of ketoacidosis in known diabetics. If the patient is suspected of having anorexia nervosa, obtain a dietary and weight history.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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