Case study: Young adult with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which laboratory or diagnostic finding would most strongly support the nurse's concern in this case?

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D. high anion gap metabolic acidosis with positive ketones — High anion gap metabolic acidosis with positive ketones would strongly support the concern identified in this case.

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A. normal electrolyte values

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B. an unchanged screening test from last year

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C. a stable hemoglobin within expected range