A Client Is Being Admitted to the Nursing Unit with Hyperglycemic

A client is being admitted to the nursing unit with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) . The nurse understands that compared with the care of DKA clients, the care of HHNK clients differs in that

A) assessments must be constant.
B) insulin is usually administered at a lower rate.
C) parenteral hyperalimentation will be needed.
D) treatment for dehydration will not be needed.

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