A Patient Is Admitted to the Critical Care Unit with a Diagnosis

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis.Following aggressive fluid resuscitation and intravenous (IV) insulin administration,the blood glucose begins to normalize.In addition to glucose monitoring,which of the following electrolytes requires close monitoring?

• A) Calcium
• B) Chloride
• C) Potassium
• D) Sodium

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