A 10-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is brought…
A 10-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department with vomiting, abdominal pain, and increasing thirst. The parent reports that the child has been urinating frequently and has been very tired. The nurse notes a fruity odor to the child’s breath. Which finding is the priority for the nurse?
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