Author Question: Patient X has a history of diabetes mellitus. He is brought in to the emergency room because he is ... (Read 174 times)

B · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Patient X has a history of diabetes mellitus. He is brought in to the emergency room because he is talking crazy and breathing very heavily. His breath has a fruity odor, and the doctor says he is showing signs of dehydration. A glucometer reading shows that the patient's blood glucose is 320 mg/dL. What complication of diabetes mellitus does this patient most likely have?
a. HHNS
b. Peripheral neuropathy
c. Autonomic neuropathy
d. DKA

Question 2

Sleep apnea can potentially cause which acid-base disorder?
a. respiratory alkalosis
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic alkalosis
d. metabolic acidosis
e. kidney disease