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A Diabetic Patient with Poor Glucose Control Develops Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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A diabetic patient with poor glucose control develops diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse notes that a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has rapid, deep respirations. Which collaborative intervention will the nurse anticipate implementing?


Definitions:

Axillary Nerve

A nerve in the shoulder that innervates the deltoid and teres minor muscles as well as provides sensation to the skin.

Deltoid

A large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Teres Minor

A small muscle of the rotator cuff that assists in rotating the arm laterally and stabilizes the shoulder joint.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that flexes the forearm and is involved in moving the shoulder and elbow.

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