A patient will receive insulin as treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis.The patient weighs 225 pounds and has a pretreatment serum glucose of 288 mg/dL.Which prescription would the nurse be comfortable administering?

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In the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, the preferred insulin is regular insulin given via continuous intravenous infusion. Option A is a very high dose of insulin, which could result in hypoglycemia and is not recommended. Option B is not appropriate treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis. Option D is also a high dose of insulin, and the infusion rate calculation is incorrect, which could lead to dosing errors. Therefore, option C is the safest and most appropriate choice for the patient.

A Patient Will Receive Insulin as Treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis