A 44-year-old type 1 diabetic is brought to the ED with ketoacidosis. The nurse should immediately prepare to administer:
1. subcutaneous insulin.
2. intravenous normal saline in large quantities.
3. dextrose 50% plus thiamine.
4. glucagon.
Correct Answer: 2
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