Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In DKA, the lack of insulin leads to elevated blood glucose levels, causing metabolic acidosis. Kussmaul breathing compensates for this acidosis by expelling carbon dioxide.