The nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type I. Which of these findings if identified in the patient would best indicate that the patient is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis?

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A urine glucose level of 180 mg/dL indicates that the patient's blood glucose level is significantly elevated and not well-controlled, which can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. Reports of anxiety, pale, cool skin, and an ulcer on the foot are not specific indicators of diabetic ketoacidosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Diagnosis