HESI RN Patho Pharmacology

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The nurse is triaging a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who presented to the emergency department with increased lethargy and Kussmaul respirations. A blood glucose test reveals a level of 525 mg/dL (28 mmol/L). Which laboratory results are consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

A. Arterial blood pH 7.5 and bicarbonate level 32 mEq/L (32 mmol/L). B. Arterial blood pH 7.42 and bicarbonate level 18 mEq/L (18 mmol/L). C. Arterial blood pH 7.25 and bicarbonate level 10 mEq/L (10 mmol/L). D. Arterial blood pH 7.38 and bicarbonate level 29 mEq/L (29 mmol/L).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: DKA involves metabolic acidosis; pH 7.25 and bicarbonate 10 mEq/L (
C) indicate acidosis and bicarbonate depletion. pH 7.5 and bicarbonate 32 (
A) suggest alkalosis. pH 7.42 and bicarbonate 18 (
B) are near normal. pH 7.38 and bicarbonate 29 (
D) are normal.

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