A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a patient who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate which of the following prescriptions from the provider?

Dextrose 5% in 0,45% sodium chloride IV

Oral hypoglycemic medications

Glucocorticoid medications

0.9% sodium chloride IV

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride IV. – Incorrect. Dextrose is given later, after blood glucose drops below 250 mg/dL to prevent hypoglycemia.

B. Oral hypoglycemic medications. – Incorrect. DKA requires IV insulin, not oral medications.

C. Glucocorticoid medications. – Incorrect. Glucocorticoids can worsen hyperglycemia by increasing blood sugar.

D. 0.9% sodium chloride IV. – Correct Answer. Fluid resuscitation with normal saline is the first priority to correct hypovolemia caused by osmotic diuresis in DKA.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. – Incorrect. Raw fruits and vegetables can harbor bacteria, increasing the risk of infection for a patient with neutropenia.

B. Take temperature weekly. – Incorrect. Patients with neutropenia should check their temperature daily, as fever may be the first sign of infection.

C. Perform mild exercise, such as gardening. – Incorrect. Gardening exposes the patient to soilborne fungi and bacteria, which can be harmful.

D. Avoid crowds. – Correct Answer. Neutropenic patients are highly susceptible to infections, so avoiding crowds helps reduce the risk of exposure to contagious illnesses.

A. Regular and Humulin N B. Regular and Novolin N C. Lantus and Humulin N D. Humulin R and Novolin N

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Incorrect. Regular insulin (short-acting) and Humulin N (intermediate-acting) can be mixed.

B. Incorrect. Regular insulin and Novolin N are compatible.

C. Correct. Lantus (glargine) is a long-acting insulin that should never be mixed with other insulins.

D. Incorrect. Humulin R (short-acting) and Novolin N (intermediate-acting) can be mixed.

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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a patient who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a blood glucose level of 925 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate which of the following prescriptions from the provider?

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