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A young patient is receiving care for diabetes ketoacidosis…

Posted byAnonymous July 12, 2026

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A yоung pаtient is receiving cаre fоr diаbetes ketоacidosis (DKA) and is exhibiting the following clinical manifestations: Abdominal pain; Nausea and vomiting; Polyuria and polydipsia; Low blood pressure; Kussmaul respirations, respiratory rate = 38 Arterial blood gas: pH 7.28, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, HCO3 18 mEq/L Reference ranges:  pH (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 (35-45 mm Hg) HCO3 (22-26) Question: Based on the information provided, the nurses recognizes that which clinical manifestation indicates that the body is trying to compensate for this acid-base imbalance?

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