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Title: A client with type 1 diabetes is admitted after developing an infection. Her temperature is 100F ...
Post by: redzritter19 on Aug 14, 2022
A client with type 1 diabetes is admitted after developing an infection. Her temperature is 100F (37.8C) orally. She responds to verbal stimuli, but then immediately closes her eyes and begins groaning. What laboratory result would support a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis in this client?
1. pH 7.34
2. Anion gap 18 mEq/L
3. HCO3 17 mEq/L
4. PaCO2 28 mm Hg


Title: A client with type 1 diabetes is admitted after developing an infection. Her temperature is 100F ...
Post by: Nica on Aug 14, 2022
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