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148. A patient is receiving a continuous infusion of insulin for DKA. The nurse observes the patient’s blood glucose is rapidly decreasing, but the patient develops new onset of muscle weakness and ECG changes (flattened T waves). What medicinal concern is immediate?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypokalemia, requiring immediate potassium replacement
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C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypocalcemia

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  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypokalemia, requiring immediate potassium replacement
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypocalcemia

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