An Unresponsive Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Is Brought to the Emergency

question 23

Multiple Choice

An unresponsive patient with type 2 diabetes is brought to the emergency department and diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) .The nurse will anticipate the need to

• A) give a bolus of 50% dextrose.
• B) insert a large-bore IV catheter.
• C) initiate oxygen by nasal cannula.
• D) administer glargine (Lantus) insulin.

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