A Nurse Is Caring for a Pediatric Client with Hyperglycemia

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a pediatric client with hyperglycemia and excessive ketones. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?

• A)Ketoacidosis
• B)Hypoglycemia
• C)Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
• D)Gastroparesis

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