The client with type 1 diabetes is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. The HCP prescribes intravenous regular insulin by continuous infusion. Which intervention should the intensive care nurse...

The client with type 1 diabetes is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. The HCP prescribes intravenous regular insulin by continuous infusion. Which intervention should the intensive care nurse implement when administering this medication?

1. Flush the tubing with 50 mL of the insulin drip before administering to the client.

2. Monitor the client’s serum glucose level every hour and document it on the MAR.

3. Draw the client’s arterial blood gas results daily and document them in the client’s chart.

4. Administer the client’s regular insulin drip via gravity at the prescribed rate.