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A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a clie…

Posted byAnonymous September 20, 2026

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A nurse in the emergency depаrtment (ED) is аdmitting а client whо has Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Vital Signs 1400:   Temperature: 37.2° C (99° F);  Heart rate: 128/min;   Respiratоry rate: 30/min;   Blоod pressure: 98/58 mm Hg;   SpO2 saturation: 89% on room air Nurses' Notes 1400: The client reports "increased glucose levels" on their home glucometer and "feeling really bad." States, "I think I may not have given myself the right amount of insulin.";  Oriented to person, place, and time; appears lethargic.;  Skin is warm and moist. Decreased turgor. Dry mucous membranes.;  Pulse is rapid, S1S2 heard on auscultation.;   Respirations deep and rapid. A fruity odor was noted on their breath.;  Chest is clear on auscultation.;   Bowel sounds auscultated in 4 quadrants. Reports anorexia and abdominal pain.;   Reports frequent urination with no difficulty. Diagnostic Results 1430:   Sodium: 130 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L);  Potassium: 5.4 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L);  Glucose: 670 mg/dL  (74 to 106 mg/dL);  BUN: 22 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL);  Creatinine: 1 mg/dL (0.5 to 1 mg/dL) For each potential provider's INITIAL orders,  specify if the prescription is: (1) anticipated or (2)  not indicated A) Obtain ABG   B) Obtain urinalysis for ketones.  C) Cardiac monitoring  D) Chest X-ray  E) Infuse D5½ sodium chloride @ 100 mL/hr.  F) Obtain capillary blood glucose every hr.  G) CT scan of the head 

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