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    ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam 3

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Elevated blood pressure is not a specific finding associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA.. B. Bounding pulse might be present due to dehydration in DKA, but it's not a defining characteristic. C. Correct. Fruity breath odor (often described as "fruity" or "acetone-like". is a characteristic sign of DKA due to the presence of ketones in the breath? D. Clammy skin is not a specific finding associated with DKA.

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