Section: NCLEX

23) A 7-year-old girl with insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) has been home sick for several days and is brought to the emergency department by her parents. A diagnosis of ketoacidosis is made. The nurse would expect to see which of the following lab results for this client?

1. Serum glucose 140 mg/dL
2. Serum creatine 5.2 mg/dL
3. Blood pH 7.28
4. Hematocrit 38%

normal Blood pH is 7.35–7.45. A level of 7.28 indicates acidosis.