Problem: The nurse wants to outline the conditions that may have contributed to the patient's breathing pattern. Drag the six possible conditions that may have resulted in the change in breathing pattern in the proper sequential order. Arrange in priority order.
- Lipolysis leads to ketone formation for cell energy.
- Patient has developed hypoglycemia.
- Glucose is unable to be used by cells.
- Hyperventilation develops to reduce carbon dioxide levels.
- Ketones are acidic compounds.
- Patient may have not taken needed insulin dosage.
- Elevated ketone formation leads to acidosis.
- Increased carbohydrate metabolism results in elevated ketones.