{"id":9841,"date":"2026-04-06T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=9841"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:53:43","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Diabetic ketoacidosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-diabetic-ketoacidosis\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Today\u2019s <strong>NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day<\/strong> focuses on <strong>Diabetic ketoacidosis<\/strong>. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which patient is at highest risk for development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. A patient diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) who takes insulin and has worsening renal function<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. An unemployed patient diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) being treated for gastroenteritis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. A patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) following a traumatic brain injury who\u2019s experiencing polydipsia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D. A patient diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) with private health insurance and an implanted insulin pump<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn with Osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDxHtjjCMbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. An unemployed patient diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) being treated for gastroenteritis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Patients with Type I DM are at increased risk for DKA due to their body\u2019s inability to produce insulin. <strong>Unemployment or having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/social-determinants-of-health-economic-stability\">socioeconomic background<\/a> with limited access to healthcare resources can increase the risk of developing DKA<\/strong> because of the difficulty in obtaining resources to manage the disease process. Patients with DM who have gastroenteritis are particularly at risk for developing DKA because of vomiting, diarrhea, and\/or inability to consume foods\/liquids while ill. Additionally, during times of stress or illness, blood glucose levels may increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Patients with Type I diabetes mellitus (DM), as opposed to Type II DM, are at higher risk for developing DKA. Their risk is increased when they are ill, especially if they are vomiting and\/or are unable to consume foods\/liquids. Other risk factors include low socioeconomic status, previous incidences of DKA, and elevated hemoglobin A1C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. A patient diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) who takes insulin and has worsening renal function<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Patients with Type II DM are at decreased risk of developing DKA compared to patients with Type I DM because they may still produce some insulin. Additionally, this patient takes insulin, which decreases the risk of developing DKA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. A patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) following a traumatic brain injury who\u2019s experiencing polydipsia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a problem with the body\u2019s ability to balance fluid levels. Blood glucose may be normal in patients with DI, although trauma and stress may cause elevated levels. Polydipsia is one of the symptoms of DM and may also be seen in patients with diabetes insipidus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. A patient diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) with private health insurance and an implanted insulin pump<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale: <\/strong>Although patients with Type I DM are generally at high risk for developing DKA, patients with an implanted insulin pump have improved glycemic control and are therefore at lower risk for developing DKA. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is a supportive resource that assists the patient in managing the disease process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Community_health_case_study_-_Depression%3A_Nursing\">Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): Nursing process (ADPIE)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brandstaette, E., Bartal, C., Sagy, I., Jotkowitz, A., &amp; Barsk,i L. (2019).<strong> Recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis.<\/strong> Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 63(5):531-535. doi: 10.20945\/2359-3997000000158.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tkacs, N., Herrmann, L., &amp; Johnson, R. (2020). <strong>Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice.<\/strong> Springer Publishing Company. 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