a. Administer intravenous (IV) fluids at the prescribed rate to correct sodiumlevels.
b. Administer intravenous (IV) fluids based on corrected sodium levels.
c. Administer prescribed insulin via IV bolus, then continuous drip.
d. "Administer intravenous (IV) fluids based on corrected sodium levels" and"Administer
prescribed insulin via IV bolus, then continuous drip".
Answer d. "Ad- minister intravenous (IV) fluids based on corrected sodium levels" and
"Administerprescribed insulin via IV bolus, then continuous drip".
3. Which of the following are possible complications from diabetic ketoacido-sis?
a. Hyponitremia
b. Metabolic acidosis
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Metabolic alkalosis
Answer b. Metabolic acidosis
MA- caused by ketosis resulting from insulin deficiency and stress hormone ex- cess.
Hyperkalemia is caused by higher than normal levels of potassium, usuallythrough impaired
renal function. Hyponatremia is a low level of nitrogen in the blood associated with protein
malnutrition or overhydration. Metabolic alkalosis isan acid-base imbalance, like metabolic
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