ATI Nursing Management 1 -Nurselytic

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B) should not be done until the patient's cardiac status is stable. Obtaining urine glucose and ketone levels (choice
C) can provide additional information but is not as critical as cardiac monitoring. Starting an insulin infusion (choice
D) is important in managing DKA, but ensuring cardiac stability takes precedence.

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