The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for symptoms associated with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

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Dehydration, fruity breath odor, Kussmaul breathing, and abdominal pain are all symptoms commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis. Hypertension and bradycardia are not typically seen in cases of DKA.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Type 2