The Nurse Is Preparing to Care for a Client with DKA

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to care for a client with DKA being admitted from the emergency department (ED) . The nurse would anticipate using an intravenous (IV) solution of

• A) half-strength saline.
• B) isotonic saline.
• C) Ringer's solution.
• D) serum albumin.

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