A nurse cares for a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis who presents with Kussmaul respirations.Which action should the nurse take?

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The rapid,deep respiratory efforts of Kussmaul respirations are the body's attempt to reduce the acids produced by using fat rather than glucose for fuel.Only the administration of insulin will reduce this type of respiration by assisting glucose to move into cells and to be used for fuel instead of fat.The client who is in ketoacidosis may not experience any respiratory impairment and therefore does not need additional oxygen.Giving the client glucose would be contraindicated.The client does not require seizure precautions.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Experiencing Diabetic Ketoacidosis Who