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    1744: T 102.5° F (39.2° C), P 112, RR 20, BP 90/60

    1744:

    • 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) 500 mL, IV, once
    • regular insulin 5 units, IV push, once
    • azithromycin 500 mg, IV piggy-back, once
    • acetaminophen 1 gram, PO, once

    1744:

    Clinical illustration

    The nurse reviews the clinical data.

    ➢ Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.

    The nurse should ****prioritize**** administering [0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline). / acetaminophen. / azithromycin. / regular insulin.]

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