A Teenager Has Arrived in the Emergency Department (ED) with Confusion

Multiple Choice

A teenager has arrived in the emergency department (ED) with confusion. The physician suspects diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) . A stat serum glucose is done, and the result is 76l5 mg/dL. The nurse expects that this teen has which symptoms?

A) Tachycardia, dehydration, and abdominal pain
B) Sweating, photophobia, and tremors
C) Dry mucous membranes, blurred vision, and weakness
D) Dry skin, shallow rapid breathing, and dehydration