A diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNC) is made for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state. The nurse will anticipate the need to
A) administer glargine (Lantus) insulin.
B) initiate oxygen by nasal cannula.
C) insert a large-bore IV catheter.
D) give 50% dextrose as a bolus.
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