The Nurse Assigned to Care for a Patient with Diabetic

The nurse assigned to care for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is aware that this is a life-threatening condition that results in:

A) Inability of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to be metabolized
B) Storage of glycogen, resulting in a severe shortage of glucose in the bloodstream
C) Dangerously elevated pH and bicarbonate levels in the blood
D) Severe hypoglycemia, which can result in coma and convulsions