The nurse is planning care for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. What interventions will the nurse most likely perform for this client?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Administer intravenous fluids as prescribed
2. Administer a loading dose of intravenous insulin as prescribed
3. Administer electrolyte replacements as prescribed
4. Administer intravenous antibiotics as prescribed
5. Administer nebulized bronchodilators as prescribed

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes fluid replacement therapy.
Rationale 2: Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes a loading dose of intravenous insulin therapy.
Rationale 3: Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes electrolyte replacements.
Rationale 4: Intravenous antibiotics are not a routine part of treatment for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Rationale 5: Nebulized bronchodilators are not a routine part of treatment for the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Global Rationale: Treatment for DKA includes fluid replacement, administration of intravenous insulin, and electrolyte management. Antibiotics and bronchodilators are not routine parts of this treatment.