The client with diabetes experiences breakdown of fats for conversion to glucose. The nurse determines that this response is occurring if the client has elevated levels of which of the following substances?
1. Glucose
2. Ketones
3. Glucagon
4. Lactic dehydrogenase
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Rationale: Ketones are a byproduct of fat metabolism. When this process occurs to the extreme, it is termed ketoacidosis. "Glucose," "glucagon," and "lactic dehydrogenase" are incorrect.
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