Emergency department · Adult · 14:10 · Arrival

New-Onset Diabetic Ketoacidosis

The client is drowsy but rousable, with deep sighing respirations and a fruity breath odor. Mucous membranes are dry and skin turgor is poor. Reported weight loss of 4 kg over two weeks.

Q 1 / 3Management of CareAcid-base analysismoderateMultiple choiceDraft

How should the nurse interpret this client's arterial blood gas?

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