Blood sugar levels over 250 mg/dL, a bicarbonate level less than 18 mEq/L, and a pH smaller than 7.3 are the laboratory values that support the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a diabetic complication where the body starts to break down fat at a rate that is too fast which converts fat into blood acids called ketones. This condition is caused by low insulin levels in the body and can also be triggered by infection or other diseases. Its symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, nausea, abdominal pain, weakness, and confusion.
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