The nurse is planning the care for a patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis.How does the nurse anticipate this condition will be medically managed?

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Diabetic ketoacidosis requires immediate and aggressive management with a continuous low-dose intravenous infusion of regular insulin to reduce blood sugar levels and reverse the metabolic acidosis. Option A is incorrect because BID dosing of NPH insulin and PRN coverage with regular insulin is not appropriate for diabetic ketoacidosis. Option C is incorrect because once-per-evening dose of Lantus insulin with daytime coverage with regular insulin is not appropriate for diabetic ketoacidosis. Option D is incorrect because sliding scale coverage with regular insulin is not appropriate for the acute management of diabetic ketoacidosis.

The Nurse Is Planning the Care for a Patient Admitted