The nurse is providing information to an adolescent newly diagnosed with diabetes. Which clinical manifestations of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) should the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply
1. Change in mental status
2. Tachycardia
3. Fruity breath odor
4. Rapid, shallow respirations
5. Abdominal pain
1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. A change in mental state can be associated with DKA.
2. Tachycardia is not a typical symptom of DKA.
3. A fruity breath odor is common when the client is in a state of ketoacidosis.
4. Respirations are rapid, but deep (Kussmaul breathing) in DKA.
5. Abdominal pain is commonly seen with DKA.
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