A patient is admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. The physician orders intravenous fluids of 0.9% Normal Saline and 10 units of intravenous regular insulin IV bolus and then to start an insulin drip per protocol. The patient's labs are the following: pH 7.25, Glucose 455, potassium 2.5. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention to perform next?

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A patient is admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. The physician orders intravenous fluids of 0.9% Normal Saline and 10 units of intravenous regular insulin IV bolus and then to start an insulin drip per protocol. The patient's labs are the following: pH 7.25, Glucose 455, potassium 2.5. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention to perform next?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.5 mEq/L) must be corrected before insulin, as insulin drives K+ into cells, worsening hypokalemia.

Question 2 of 5

The inability to produce ADH causes ______.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lack of ADH leads to diabetes insipidus, characterized by excessive water loss and dilute urine.

Question 3 of 5

An autoimmune form of hypothyroidism when the body destroys the thyroid cells is called

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune condition destroying thyroid tissue, leading to hypothyroidism.

Question 4 of 5

The antagonistic hormone to aldosterone is ____.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: ANH opposes aldosterone by promoting sodium and water excretion to lower blood pressure.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is NOT true of testosterone?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Testosterone is regulated by the pituitary (LH), not the thyroid.

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