Mr.  Morgan  was admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis yesterday. His initial blood glucose  reading  was 740 mg/dl. An infusion of regular insulin was started for glucose management  as well as normal saline  infusion  for  hydration. His latest blood glucose reading  is 230 mg/dl as the nurse the next step is to

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Mr.  Morgan  was admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis yesterday. His initial blood glucose  reading  was 740 mg/dl. An infusion of regular insulin was started for glucose management  as well as normal saline  infusion  for  hydration. His latest blood glucose reading  is 230 mg/dl as the nurse the next step is to  

 

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