The primary intervention for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is
a. rapid rehydration.
b. monitoring vital signs.
c. high-dose intravenous (IV) insulin.
d. hourly urine sugar and acetone testing.
A
The goals of medical management are rapid rehydration, insulin replacement, and correction of electrolyte abnormalities, specifically potassium replacement. The underlying stimulus of HHS must be discovered and treated. The same basic principles used to treat patients with diabetic ketoacidosis are used for patients with HHS.
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