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A patient presents with a history of frequent urination, signs and symptoms of dehydration, and a blood glucose of 958 mg/dL. There is no acetone odor on his breath. To which of the following can the absence of an acetone odor most likely be attributed?
 
  A) Elimination of ketoacids by the blood buffer system
  B) Elimination of ketoacids through Kussmaul's respirations
  C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs
  D) The ability to convert to the use of amino acids for energy metabolism

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You are responding to a possible pediatric overdose. It is raining and suddenly the ambulance starts to hydroplane. Your immediate action should be to:
 
  A) firmly apply the brakes while holding the steering wheel straight.
  B) turn the steering wheel from side to side to get down through the water.
  C) increase speed, and then quickly apply the brakes.
  D) gently pump the brakes and decrease pressure on the accelerator pedal.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
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