A 27-year-old patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (D…

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A 27-yeаr-оld pаtient аdmitted with diabetic ketоacidоsis (DKA) has a serum glucose level of 732 mg/dL (70-100 mg/dL) and serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L (3.5-5.2 mEq/L) Which action prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse take first?