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A nurse assesses a patient who is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). For which manifestations would the nurse monitor the patient? (Select all that apply.)

At 2:00 AM, the CNA reports that a patient with type 1 diabetes is extremely wet with perspiration, ad is cool to the touch. The nurse should:

A patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) has received education about the diagnosis. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A patient presents to the emergency department with vomiting, abdominal pain, and rapid, deep respirations. The patient’s blood glucose is 480 mg/dL. What nursing action should be taken?  

A patient who is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) has a serum sodium level of 117 mEq/L and presents with seizures. Which intervention would be the most appropriate for this patient?

A patient is scheduled for a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) test. The patient calls to request the day be changed because he has a family function the weekend before the test and is concerned about following the nutritional plan. What statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient with type 2 diabetes who is taking metformin is seen in the diabetic clinic. The fasting blood glucose is 108 mg/dL, and the glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) is 8.2%. Which action does the nurse plan to take next?

A patient diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma is admitted to the emergency department with a severe headache, flushing, and palpitations. The patient is now reporting abdominal pain. What action should the nurse take?

The requirements for managing diabetes that the nurse will teach the patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus include (Select all that apply). 

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What finding is priority to report to the health care provider?