Your patient is a 28-year-old man who is found unconscious, breathing deeply and rapidly with a weak, rapid pulse. The patient's skin is warm with dry mucous membranes and you note a fruity odor to the breath. Treatment for this patient would include:
A) isotonic IV fluid administration.
B) high-flow oxygen by mask.
C) possible dextrose administration.
D) all of the above.
Question 2
Within the heart the cycle consisting of the movement of ions and the associated differences in electrical charge across the cell membranes is called the:
A) diastole.
B) systole.
C) sodium action pump.
D) cardiac action potential.
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