Confusion, abdominal pain, excessive thirst and urination, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting along with a fruity odor on the breath indicate which potentially life-threatening problem?

Flashcard 11 - Reduction of Risk Potential Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam

diabetic ketoacidosis

This dangerous form of hyperglycemia will also likely present with a severely elevated blood glucose and ketones in the urine.

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