Receiving continuous infusion of normal saline solution

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A patient who is in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is on a continuous short-acting insulin infusion and is receiving a continuous infusion of normal saline solution. Which assessment is the highest priority for this patient?

A. What is the focus of this question?

B. Which answer is correct? Why?

Temperature

Urine output

Cardiac Monitoring

Respiratory Rate

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