A nurse is educating the staff nurses about ketoacidosis. To evaluate the group's understanding, the nurse asks, "Which sign or symptom would not be consistent with ketoacidosis?" The group gives which correct answer?

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A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has a high glucose level (at least 500 mg/dL or higher); therefore, a glucose level of 60 mg/dL would not be consistent with DKA. A blood glucose level of 600 mg/dL, acidosis, and ketones in the urine are consistent with DKA.

A Nurse Is Educating the Staff Nurses About Ketoacidosis