HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
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A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is admitted to the hospital for an emergency cholecystectomy. The client explains to the nurse about experiencing difficulty at home in keeping blood glucose levels under 200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/L). To prevent the client from developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: Testing urine for the presence of ketones is the most important intervention. Early detection of ketones allows for prompt intervention to prevent DKA.
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