A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) .The patient's arterial blood gas indicates the patient has an uncompensated metabolic acidosis.The patient has rapid,regular respirations.Which medical intervention would the nurse expect to initiate to correct the acidosis?
A) Initiate oxygen therapy via a face mask.
B) Administer sodium bicarbonate.
C) Administer insulin and fluids intravenously.
D) Prepare for intubation.
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