A client is being treated for hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS) .Which clinical manifestation indicates to the nurse that the therapy needs to be adjusted?
A) Serum potassium level has increased from 2.8 to 3.2 mEq/L.
B) Blood osmolarity has decreased from 350 to 330 mOsm.
C) Score on the Glasgow Coma Scale is unchanged from 3 hours ago.
D) Urine has remained negative for ketone bodies for the past 3 hours.
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