A nurse is caring for a pediatric client with hyperglycemia and excessive ketones. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?
A) Ketoacidosis
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
D) Gastroparesis
A) Ketoacidosis
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A nurse is reviewing recent research questioning how the staffing mix affects patient outcomes. What does this research reveal?
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