A Client with Diabetes Has a Blood Glucose Level of 320

A client with diabetes has a blood glucose level of 320 mg/dL and ketones in the urine. What should the nurse explain about these findings?

A) Ketones are naturally found in large numbers in the urine and are not a sign of pathology.
B) Uncontrolled glucose resulting in ketoacidosis is a very serious medical problem that can lead to comma or even death.
C) Ketones are a by-product of glucose metabolism and occur in varying amounts in the urine depending on the caloric intake of the client.
D) Ketoacidosis results when there is an over compensation of insulin by the body in response to a large consumption of complex carbohydrates.