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The nurse's next door neighbor calls. He says he cannot awaken his 21-year-old wife. The nurse notes that the client is unconscious and is having deep respirations. Her breath has a fruity smell to it. The husband says that his wife has been eating and drinking a lot recently and that last night she vomited before lying down. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fruity breath, unconsciousness, and symptoms of polyphagia, polydipsia, and vomiting suggest diabetic ketoacidosis, requiring immediate hospital care.

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