A Client in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Has an Elevated Serum Potassium

A client in diabetic ketoacidosis has an elevated serum potassium ion (K⁺) level. The nurse explains to the client that this is caused by

A) bicarbonate loss in the urine instead of K+ loss.
B) binding of H+ to blood proteins.
C) increased reabsorption of K+ in the distal tubule of the nephron.
D) secretion by the kidneys of H⁺ and retention of K+.

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