A nurse reviews the chart and new prescriptions for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis:

Which action should the nurse take?

Question

A nurse reviews the chart and new prescriptions for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis:

Which action should the nurse take?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The client is acutely ill and is severely dehydrated and hypokalemic.The client requires more IV fluids and potassium.However,potassium should not be infused unless the urine output is at least 30 mL/hr.The nurse should first increase the IV rate and then consult with the provider about the potassium.

A Nurse Reviews the Chart and New Prescriptions for a Client