Practice Question
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Regular insulin
Rationale:
Regular insulin is the only type of insulin that can be given intravenously, making it the preferred treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Long-acting insulins like glargine and detemir are not suitable for rapid glucose control.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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