A client with diabetes has a serum glucose level of 36 mmol/L and is unresponsive. Following assessment of the client, the nurse suspects diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) rather than hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS), based on which finding?
a. Polyuria
b. Severe dehydration
c. Rapid, deep respirations
d. Decreased serum potassium
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