The Nurse Is Implementing Care for a School-Age Child Admitted

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is implementing care for a school-age child admitted to the pediatric intensive care in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) . Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?

• A) Begin 0.9% saline solution intravenously as prescribed.
• B) Administer regular insulin intravenously as prescribed.
• C) Place child on a cardiac monitor.
• D) Place child on a pulse oximetry monitor.

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