Immediate transport for a child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is critical because:

A. insulin can only be given at the hospital.
B. airway management is often difficult.
C. the child will require IV rehydration.
D. he or she desperately needs glucose.

Ans: A. insulin can only be given at the hospital.

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