The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes with a…

The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes with a history of kidney disease. The client blood glucose level is 450 mg/dL., and the healthcare provider ordered a new prescription to begin IV insulin per the protocol scale. Which action should the nurse complete first?

A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) was admitted to th…

A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) was admitted to the intensive care unit 4 hours ago and has two IV lines infusing normal saline solution. The client’s blood glucose level has now decreased to 250 mg/dL. Which intervention should the nurse implement next?

A client is brought to the emergency department after fallin…

A client is brought to the emergency department after falling down a flight of stairs. Assessment reveals:GCS score: 8 (Eye Opening 3, Verbal Response 3, Motor Response 2)Vital signs: BP 145/90 mm Hg, HR 102 bpm, RR 18/min, SpO₂ 94% on room airThe client is somnolent and responding only to verbal and painful stimuli.Given the client’s GCS of 8, what is the priority nursing intervention?