The critical care nurse has just admitted a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) whose blood glucose level is 877 mg/dL (48.67 mmol/L). The client’s breath has a fruity odor and the client is confused. Which of these does the nurse set as the priority at this time? Orienting the client to the events surrounding their admission Education related to prevention of DKA Monitoring for fever Administration of intravenous fluids
[Answered]: The critical care nurse has just admitted a…
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