Diabetic Ketoacidosis A client with type 1 diabetes presents to the emergency…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis A client with type 1 diabetes presents to the emergency department with symptoms of confusion, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. The client’s blood glucose level is 600 mg/dL, and laboratory results show a pH of 7.1, a bicarbonate level of 14 mEq/L, and an elevated anion gap. The nurse suspects diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. Nurses’ Notes Laboratory Results Client inforamtion: Age: 28-year-old male Diagnosis: Type 1 diabetes Chief complaint: Confusion, excessive thirst, and frequent urination Assessment: Alert but confused Skin is dry Breath has a fruity odor HR: 120 BP: 110/70 RR: 22 Laboratory Results Blood Glucose: 600 mg/dL pH: 7.1 Bicarbonate: 14 mEq/L Anion gap: Elevated Begin an intravenous fluid infusion of normal saline. Administer bicarbonate to correct acidosis. Monitor the client’s potassium levels. Provide the client with an oral carbohydrate-rich snack. Administer an intravenous insulin drip.