Despite the inherent risks, the patient with diabetic ketoacidosis will be given sodium bicarbonate to reverse severe metabolic acidosis. How does the nurse expect to administer this medication?
1. In enema form
2. As a 50-mL bolus injection intravenously
3. Along with potassium chloride
4. Over at least an 8-hour period
Answer: 3
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