A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) .The patient presents with dry,cracked lips and is begging for something to drink.What reply would be the nurse's best response?
A) "We can't give you anything to drink until we get your blood sugar under control."
B) "You can have one cup of coffee without sugar."
C) "You can drink anything you want as long as it's sugar free."
D) "You can drink as much water has you can handle."
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