Which laboratory finding confirms that a child with type 1 diabetes is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis?
A) No urinary ketones
B) Low arterial pH
C) Elevated serum carbon dioxide
D) Elevated serum phosphorus

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Severe insulin deficiency produces metabolic acidosis,which is indicated by a low arterial pH.Urinary ketones,often in large amounts,are present when a child is in diabetic ketoacidosis.Serum carbon dioxide is decreased in diabetic ketoacidosis.Serum phosphorus is decreased in diabetic ketoacidosis.

Which Laboratory Finding Confirms That a Child with Type 1