You are called to an outpatient clinic to transfer a 39-year-old male patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to an acute-care hospital. When assessing this patient, which sign or symptom would you expect to find?
A) Slow and shallow respirations
B) Slow heart rate and high blood pressure
C) Blood glucose level of 50 mg/dL
D) Fruity or acetone odor on his breath
D) Fruity or acetone odor on his breath
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