Posted: August 7th, 2017

Another patient was brought to the emergency room in an unresponsive state and a diagnosis of hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome is made. The nurse immediately prepare to initiate which of the following anticipated physician’s order?

Another patient was brought to the emergency room in an unresponsive state and a diagnosis of hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome is made. The nurse immediately prepare to initiate which of the following anticipated physician’s order?

A. Endotracheal intubation
B. 100 units of insulin
C. Intravenous infusion of normal saline
D. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate