An unresponsive patient with type 2 diabetes is brought to the emergency department and diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS).The nurse will anticipate the need to

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HHS is initially treated with large volumes of IV fluids to correct hypovolemia.Regular insulin is administered,not a long-acting insulin.There is no indication that the patient requires oxygen.Dextrose solutions will increase the patient's blood glucose and would be contraindicated.

An Unresponsive Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Is Brought to the Emergency