After Teaching a Group of Students About Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

question 8

Multiple Choice

After teaching a group of students about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS) , the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following as characteristic of HHNKS?

• A) Blood glucose level over 500 mg/dL
• B) Elevated serum potassium levels
• C) Decreased serum sodium levels
• D) Blood pH level between 7.35 to 7.45

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