Multiple Choice
An unresponsive patient with type 2 diabetes is brought to the emergency department and diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) . The nurse will anticipate the need to
A) give 50% dextrose.
B) insert an IV catheter.
C) initiate O2 by nasal cannula.
D) administer glargine (Lantus) insulin.
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