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A Client with Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus Presents to the Emergency

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A client with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with suspected ketoacidosis. Which of the following diagnostic results would most likely confirm this diagnosis?


A) Low O2 levels, increased anion gap, base excess
B) High ammonia levels, decreased anion gap, high potassium
C) Increased anion gap, base deficit
D) Decreased anion gap, decreased urine ammonium level

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