The 24-year-old otherwise healthy patient with bipolar disorder is found unconscious and brought to the emergency department. The patient is mildly febrile, significantly tachycardic, tachypneic, and hypotensive, with poor skin turgor and 5 second capillary refill. The patient’s EKG is notable for inverted T waves and sinus tachycardia. Which orders does the nurse anticipate for this patient? Select all that apply.
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