A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis has the following arterial blood gasses: pH 7.25; pCO2 30 mm Hg; HCO3- 16. The patient has rapid, regular respirations. The nurse's best response would be to
a. ask the patient to breathe into a paper bag to retain CO2.
b. administer sodium bicarbonate.
c. administer insulin and fluids intravenously.
d. prepare for intubation.
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