1. Module 02 Discussion Mr. Sweet, 38 years old
Mr. Sweet, 38 years old, is brought to the Emergency Department unresponsive. He has a
history of Type 1 diabetes and has been sick for the last 3 days. On admission his Blood
sugar is 532, Potassium is 7.2 and ABG results include pH 7.08, Bicarb 12, and CO2 28. His
VS are HR 116, BP 107/64, RR 36 Deep and rapid, and Temp 101.5. Answer the following
questions:What interventions do expect to be ordered for Mr. Sweet? Why?What type of
acid-base disturbance does he have?What do you think is Mr. Sweet’s Medical Diagnosis?