The client is admitted with metabolic acidosis secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) . Understanding metabolic acidosis, the nurse should choose which of the following as the priority nursing diagnosis?
A) Decreased urinary elimination related to reduced output and muscle function.
B) Decreased cardiac output related to fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
C) Ineffective breathing pattern related to hyperventilation.
D) Anxiety related to fears of long-term outcomes and discomfort.
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