A patient with diabetes is admitted with ketoacidosis,and the physician writes all of the following orders.Which order should the nurse implement first?

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The first priority in the treatment of ketoacidosis is to correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which is addressed by infusing 1 L of normal saline per hour. Insulin therapy can be started after hydration has been initiated. Sodium bicarbonate may be used to correct severe acidosis, but it is not the first priority. Administering regular IV insulin 30 units is not an appropriate initial order as it does not specify the rate of infusion. The correct order is to start an infusion of regular insulin at 50 units/hour.

A Patient with Diabetes Is Admitted with Ketoacidosis,and the Physician