A nurse is caring for a client on an insulin drip for their diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The provider ordered 0.1 unit/kg/hr. The client’s weight is 88 lbs. How many units of insulin will the nurse program the pump to infuse per hour? Round to the nearest tenth.

Choice A reason: To calculate insulin dose: 88 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg (client’s weight); 40 kg × 0.1 unit/kg/hr = 4 units/hr. This dose, rounded to the nearest tenth, delivers insulin to suppress ketogenesis and correct hyperglycemia in DKA, ensuring precise metabolic control via intravenous infusion.