Solved

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intravenous Infusion Containing

Question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous infusion containing regular insulin for a patient diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis.Which nursing intervention added to the patient's plan of care has the highest priority?


A) Check urine for ketone bodies every shift.
B) Check blood glucose levels every 2 hours.
C) Monitor serum calcium levels closely.
D) Adjust infusion rate according to glucose readings.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents