A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis has the following arterial blood gasses: pH 7.25; pCO2 30 mm Hg; HCO3? 16.The patient has rapid,regular respirations.The nurse's best response would be to
A) ask the patient to breathe into a paper bag to retain CO2.
B) administer sodium bicarbonate.
C) administer insulin and fluids intravenously.
D) prepare for intubation.
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