A client is admitted to the unit with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which insulin would the nurse expect to administer intravenously?

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Regular insulin is the only type of insulin that can be given intravenously. It has a rapid onset of action and a short duration of action, making it effective at rapidly lowering blood glucose levels in patients with DKA. Glargine, NPH, and Lente are all long-acting insulins that are not suitable for intravenous administration.

A Client Is Admitted to the Unit with Diabetic Ketoacidosis