A Patient with Long-Standing Type 2 Diabetes May Be Developing

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with long-standing type 2 diabetes may be developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) .Which assessment findings would the nurse evaluate as supporting that diagnosis? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)A sweet smell to the breath
• B)Ketonuria
• C)Blood pH of 7.48
• D)WBC of 28,000
• E)Potassium of 3.4 mEq/L

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