CNA 101

A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticip ated health care provider's prescription? 1.Endotracheal intubation 2.100 units of NPH insulin 3.Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4.Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate Intravenous infusion of normal saline The primary goal of treatment in hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) is to ...