After Reviewing the Laboratory Reports of a Client with Diabetes

question 3

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the laboratory reports of a client with diabetes, the nurse finds that the client has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which findings support the nurse's conclusion?

• A) Client's arterial blood pH of 6
• B) Trace elements of ketones in urine
• C) Serum bicarbonate level of 12 mEq/L
• D) Blood glucose level of 300 mg/dL
• E) None of the above

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