Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Regular insulin is the preferred choice for treating diabetic ketoacidosis. It is a short-acting insulin that can be administered intravenously to rapidly lower blood glucose levels and correct the metabolic acidosis associated with DKA.