The nurse is planning care for a client admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). On what should the nurse focus for this client's care? Select all that apply.

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A)For the client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, frequent blood sugar monitoring, IV fluids, and insulin drips for treatment mandate that the client be cared for in an intensive care environment until stabilized. The client will be dehydrated and most likely will not need treatment for fluid volume overload. Oral glucose should not be administered to the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
B)For the client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, frequent blood sugar monitoring, IV fluids, and insulin drips for treatment mandate that the client be cared for in an intensive care environment until stabilized. The client will be dehydrated and most likely will not need treatment for fluid volume overload. Oral glucose should not be administered to the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
C)For the client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, frequent blood sugar monitoring, IV fluids, and insulin drips for treatment mandate that the client be cared for in an intensive care environment until stabilized. The client will be dehydrated and most likely will not need treatment for fluid volume overload. Oral glucose should not be administered to the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
D)For the client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, frequent blood sugar monitoring, IV fluids, and insulin drips for treatment mandate that the client be cared for in an intensive care environment until stabilized. The client will be dehydrated and most likely will not need treatment for fluid volume overload. Oral glucose should not be administered to the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
E)For the client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis, frequent blood sugar monitoring, IV fluids, and insulin drips for treatment mandate that the client be cared for in an intensive care environment until stabilized. The client will be dehydrated and most likely will not need treatment for fluid volume overload. Oral glucose should not be administered to the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Admitted with Diabetic