A nurse is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has a blood glucose level of 550 mg/dL. Which of the following should the nurse assess the client for if diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is suspected?

Step 1: The total amount of amantadine required per dose is 150 mg.

Step 2: Each 5 mL of syrup contains 50 mg of amantadine.

Step 3: To find out how many mL are needed, we divide the total amount required by the amount in each 5 mL of syrup. So, (150 mg ÷ 50 mg/5 mL).

Step 4: The result is 15 mL.

So, the nurse should administer 15 mL per dose. This is already a whole number, so no rounding is necessary.

Choice A reason: While fiber is important in a diet, recommending at least 45 g per day does not specifically address the needs of a patient with diabetic nephropathy.

Choice B reason: Consuming less than 0.8 g/kg of body weight of protein per day is recommended for patients with diabetic nephropathy to reduce the workload on the kidneys.

Choice C reason: Limiting cholesterol intake to 300 mg per day is a general recommendation for heart health but is not specific to diabetic nephropathy dietary management.

Choice D reason: The recommendation to consume less than 45% of total calories from carbohydrates is not specific to diabetic nephropathy, and carbohydrate needs can vary based on individual energy requirements.