Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis and has rapid, deep respirations. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
A) Notify the client's health care provider.
B) Give the prescribed PRN lorazepam.
C) Start the prescribed PRN oxygen at 2-4 L/minute.
D) Encourage the client to take deep, slow breaths.
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