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Title: A 20-kg (44-lb) child in ketoacidosis is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. What order ... Post by: JamiLC on Feb 6, 2018 A 20-kg (44-lb) child in ketoacidosis is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. What order should the nurse not implement until clarified with the physician?
a. Weigh on admission and daily. b. Replace fluid volume deficit over 48 hours. c. Begin intravenous line with D5 0.45 normal saline with 20 mEq of potassium chloride. d. Give intravenous regular insulin 2 units/kg/hr after initial rehydration bolus. Title: A 20-kg (44-lb) child in ketoacidosis is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. What order ... Post by: adbuchy on Feb 6, 2018 Content hidden
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