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The nurse is planning care for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. What interventions will the nurse most likely perform for this client?
 
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  1. Administer intravenous fluids as prescribed
  2. Administer a loading dose of intravenous insulin as prescribed
  3. Administer electrolyte replacements as prescribed
  4. Administer intravenous antibiotics as prescribed
  5. Administer nebulized bronchodilators as prescribed
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Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes fluid replacement therapy.
Rationale 2: Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes a loading dose of intravenous insulin therapy.
Rationale 3: Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes electrolyte replacements.
Rationale 4: Intravenous antibiotics are not a routine part of treatment for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Rationale 5: Nebulized bronchodilators are not a routine part of treatment for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Global Rationale: Treatment for DKA includes fluid replacement, administration of intravenous insulin, and electrolyte management. Antibiotics and bronchodilators are not routine parts of this treatment.
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