A patient diagnosed with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) will be started on rehydration fluids.How will the nurse anticipate managing this treatment? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A) Initial treatment will be with rapidly infused lactated Ringer's solution.
B) Once the patient's blood glucose has decreased to around 300 mg/dL,a glucose-containing solution will be used for the remaining hydration.
C) The patient will be encouraged to drink as much fluid as possible.
D) The nurse will monitor the patient's lungs for signs of overload.
E) The fluid used for resuscitation will contain insulin.
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