The nurse notes that a patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis has rapid,deep respirations. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Give the prescribed PRN lorazepam (Ativan) .
B) Encourage the patient to take deep slow breaths.
C) Start the prescribed PRN oxygen at 2 to 4 L/min.
D) Administer the prescribed normal saline bolus and insulin.
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