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Question 6: A client with Guillain-Barre’ who has been admit…

Question 6: A client with Guillain-Barre’ who has been admitted with ascending paralysis is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following strategies would the nurse incorporate into the plan of care to help the client cope with this illness?

Question:  12 The next 6 questions are based on the followin…

Question:  12 The next 6 questions are based on the following case study. Mr. D, a 19-year-old college student has been brought to the emergency room by his roommate. Mr. D reports abdominal pain, polyuria, vomiting, and thirst. He appears flushed, and his lips and mucous membranes are dry and cracked. His skin turgor is greater than 3 seconds. He has deep, rapid respirations, and a fruity odor to his breath. He has a history of Type 1 diabetes. He states “I was cramming for finals and have missed a few doses of insulin”. He is alert but is having trouble focusing on the nurse’s questions. Mr. D’s vital signs and blood glucose are as follows: Blood glucose fingerstick level                       685 mg/dL Blood pressure                                                 100/60 mm/Hg Heart rate                                                          120 beats/min Respiratory Rate                                                32 breaths/minTemperature                                                       100.8o F (38.2o C) Based on the patient’s history and clinical presentation, HCP has diagnosed Mr. D. with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which abnormalities would the nurse expect to treat?  (Select all that apply)