A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is admitted to the emergency department with nausea and vomiting. ABG results reveal a pH of 7.2 and a bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L. Which other assessment findings would the nurse anticipate in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A) Abdominal pain
B) Visual changes
C) Dysrhythmias
D) Kussmaul respirations
E) Positive Chvostek's sign
Correct Answer:
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