A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose level of 620 mg/dL (34.4 mmol/L). After the nurse calls the health care provider to report the finding and monitors the client closely for which condition?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Ans: A. Metabolic acidosis
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