Which of the following clients would be most susceptible to experiencing ketoacidosis?
A) A client with type II diabetes
B) A client with adrenal insufficiency
C) A client with type I diabetes
D) A client with hypothyroidism
C
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The most common need for urine testing is the test for ketones if a client's blood glucose level is consistently high. Because only clients with type 1 diabetes are susceptible to diabetic ketoacidosis, these clients learn to test their urine for ketones if their blood glucose readings exceed 240 mg/dL.
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