When caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis, the nurse understands this client is at risk for:
a. hyponatremia. c. hyperkalemia.
b. hypernatremia. d. hypocalciuria.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Diabetic ketoacidosis increases the excretion of sodium, putting the client at risk for hyponatremia.
B Incorrect: This is not a risk in the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
C Incorrect: This is not a risk in the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
D Incorrect: This is not a risk in the client with diabetic ketoacidosis.
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