Multiple Choice
A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) after passing out in a local department store.The client has been fasting and has ketones in the urine.Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse expect to assess in this client?
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Respiratory alkalosis
C) Metabolic alkalosis
D) Respiratory acidosis
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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