178. A patient is admitted to the ICU with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The patient is unresponsive and severely dehydrated. What is the most urgent initial nursing intervention?
A.
Administer insulin only
B.
Administer aggressive intravenous fluid resuscitation with normal saline
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C.
Administer oral glucose
D.
Administer a diuretic
📖 Additional Information
Administer insulin only
Administer aggressive intravenous fluid resuscitation with normal saline
