The nurse is planning interventions for the treatment of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). The nurse should:
Explanation
• Patients with HHNS are dehydrated by up to 12 L. Rapid fluid infusion is needed to maintain cardiovascular integrity and prevent severe complications of dehydration
• Fluid resuscitation occurs over the first 24 hours, with 6 L of fluid over the first 12 hours
• Isotonic fluid is used, such as normal saline
• HHNS occurs when extreme hyperglycemia causes severe dehydration, increased osmolarity, and coma or death. It is usually precipitated by infection, illness, or stress