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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