ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with Type 2 diabetes is brought into the emergency room in an unresponsive state. A diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNK) is made. The nurse prepares for the administration of which initial therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HHNK is characterized by severe dehydration due to osmotic diuresis from hyperglycemia, making IV saline solution the initial therapy to restore intravascular volume.
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