A client is being treated for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which change requires the most immediate nursing action?

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B. Potassium drops from 5.2 to 3.1 mEq/L — Insulin therapy drives potassium into cells. A falling potassium can quickly become life-threatening and may require potassium replacement and adjustment of insulin per protocol to prevent dysrhythmias.

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A. Glucose decreases from 480 to 250 mg/dL

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C. pH improves from 7.10 to 7.28

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D. Urine ketones begin to decrease