The nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) hears repeated high pressure alarms from the mechanical ventilator of the intubated patient and suspects which condition?
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The patient presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain, dehydration, a blood glucose level of 425 mg/dL. Blood testing reveals metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, and ketones. The patient is alert and conversant, but in moderate distress. The nurse anticipates administering which medication?
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Which patient in the emergency department does the nurse assess first?
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