While Recovering from Injuries Obtained in a Motor Vehicle Crash

question 13

Multiple Choice

While recovering from injuries obtained in a motor vehicle crash, a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus begins to demonstrate signs of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) . What finding suggested to the nurse that the patient was developing DKA? Select all that apply.

• A) Abdominal pain
• B) Nausea and vomiting
• C) Deep, rapid respirations
• D) Ketones in the urine
• E) Capillary refill 5 seconds

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