The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient in the inte…
The nurse is caring for a terminally ill patient in the intensive care unit. The patient’s family is visibly distressed and asking frequent questions about the patient’s condition and prognosis. Which nursing action is most appropriate in supporting the family during this time?
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A patient is receiving intravenous sodium bicarbonate to correct metabolic acidosis secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes the patient is now lethargic, confused, and breathing rapidly. What is the nurse’s priority action?
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