The nurse caring for a patient weighing 80 kg is preparing an initial dose of insulin as beginning treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis. What are the appropriate dose and route for the nurse to administer the insulin?
A) 8 units IV
B) 8 units subcutaneous
C) 12 units subcutaneous
D) 12 units IV
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