ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
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Rationale: Regular insulin is the only type of insulin approved for intravenous administration and is commonly used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A) for its rapid effect.
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