ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg 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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular insulin is fast-acting and administered intravenously in DKA to rapidly lower blood glucose and correct metabolic imbalances, unlike slower-acting insulins.
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