A patient is admitted to the Emergency Department diagnosed

Last updated: 11/3/2023

A patient is admitted to the Emergency Department diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis The patient s arterial pH 7 21 and serum blood glucose 371 mg dL What is the most important action for the nurse prior to administering prescribed insulin check the ABG to determine the amount of respiratory compensation obtain a blood pressure review the patient s complete metabolic profile labs assess the patient s ability to safely swallow