Case study: Young adult with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which provider order should the nurse anticipate as most appropriate next?

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C. serial blood glucose, electrolyte monitoring, and IV fluids with insulin — The nurse should anticipate serial blood glucose, electrolyte monitoring, and iv fluids with insulin because it aligns with the priority problem identified in the case.

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A. discontinue monitoring once the client feels better

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B. begin a regular diet immediately

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D. delay intervention until the next routine lab draw