The nurse is planning the care for a patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. How does the nurse anticipate this condition will be medically managed?
1. BID dosing of NPH insulin and PRN coverage with regular insulin
2. A continuous low-dose intravenous infusion of regular insulin
3. Once-per-evening dose of Lantus insulin with daytime coverage with regular insulin
4. Sliding scale coverage with regular insulin
Answer: 2
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