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The NP is taking care of a patient with Ketoacidosis. She is concerned that the patient is developing further acidosis. The latest ABG’s reflect a pH of 7.0. What treatment of acidosis is most likely to correct this imbalance?
  1. Fluids and insulin.
  2. Oxygenation and insulin.
  3. Fluids and potassium replacement.
  4. Fluids and arterial blood gases every 6 hours.
Explanation
Answer: A - For the patient with Diabetes Ketoacidosis, the treatment most likely to turn around the additional complication of acidosis is fluids and insulin. Potassium is used to treat Hypokalemia. Drawing the arterial blood gases would be considered a diagnostic tool, not a treatment.
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