Priority Action With Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome The nurse is providing care…

Priority Action With Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) who has been receiving IV normal saline for 3 hours. The client’s blood glucose is 800 mg/dL and potassium is 4.0 mEq/L. Their serum osmolality is improving, and vital signs are stable. What action should the nurse take next? Increase the IV saline rate to further reduce serum osmolality. Start an insulin infusion to decrease blood glucose levels gradually. Start a 5% dextrose infusion to prevent hypoglycemia. Administer an IV bolus of potassium chloride to prevent hypokalemia.