A Patient with Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Develops Metabolic Acidosis

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus develops metabolic acidosis. Which assessment finding indicates that the patient's compensatory mechanisms are working?

• A)Vomiting
• B)Excessive thirst
• C)Watery diarrhea
• D)Deep rapid breathing

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