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Daily #58 · Endocrine · Archive

NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

Two hours after initiating emergency treatment, which nursing action is most appropriate based on the patient's response to therapy?

  1. Discontinue IV hydrocortisone and transition to oral replacement
  2. Decrease IV fluid rate significantly to prevent fluid overload
  3. Continue current treatment plan and closely monitor hemodynamic status and laboratory values
  4. Administer IV insulin for persistent hyperkalemia

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