title: Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults.
abstract: Ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes. It is commonly precipitated by poor adherence to medication, stress and concurrent illness; it can be life threatening if it is not addressed quickly and effectively. This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the condition, and highlights the nurse's role in this.
authors.forename: Georgia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Noble-Bell
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cox
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013041:Specialties, Nursing