While recovering from injuries obtained in a motor vehicle crash, a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus begins to demonstrate signs of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What finding suggested to the nurse that the patient was developing DKA? Select all that apply.

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1. Abdominal pain is an indication of metabolic acidosis, which is seen in DKA.
2. Nausea and vomiting are indications of metabolic acidosis, which is seen in DKA.
3. Kussmaul's respirations are an indication of metabolic acidosis, which is seen in DKA.
4. Ketones in the urine are seen in DKA.
5. A change in capillary refill is not an indication of developing DKA.

While Recovering from Injuries Obtained in a Motor Vehicle Crash