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 anticipated primary health care provider’s prescription?
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Endotracheal intubation
2
100 units of NPH insulin
3
Intravenous infusion of normal saline
4
Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate