Nursing Actions: Diabetic Ketoacidosis A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has been receiving an insulin infusion for two hours. The client’s blood glucose level has decreased from 500 mg/dL to 250 mg/dL. The nurse observes that the client’s potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. What is the most appropriate nursing action? Discontinue the insulin infusion and notify the healthcare provider. Continue insulin therapy and increase the infusion rate. Administer potassium supplementation as ordered. Administer a bolus of dextrose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Nursing Actions: Diabetic Ketoacidosis A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has…
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