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The nurse is preparing to care for a client admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse gathers supplies and obtains which type of insulin, anticipating that it will be initially prescribed for the client? Click on the image to indicate your answer. Figure from Kee,
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