A client is being admitted to the nursing unit with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). The nurse understands that compared with the care of DKA clients, the care of HHNK clients differs in that

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In clients with HHNK, insulin is given by infusion pump but usually at lower dosages than used in DKA clients because the HHNK client is producing some insulin. In both conditions, assessments must be frequent because the client is critically ill. Hyperalimentation (TPN) is not part of the care for either complication. In HHNK, dehydration is actually worse than in DKA.

A Client Is Being Admitted to the Nursing Unit with Hyperglycemic