A Diagnosis of Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma ( HHNC )

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) give 50% dextrose as a bolus.
B) insert a large-bore IV catheter.
C) initiate oxygen by nasal cannula.
D) administer glargine ( Lantus ) insulin.