Multiple Choice
The nurse notes that a patient who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis has rapid, deep respirations. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Notify the patient's health care provider.
B) Give the prescribed PRN lorazepam (Ativan) .
C) Start the prescribed PRN oxygen at 2 to 4 L/min.
D) Encourage the patient to take deep, slow breaths.
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