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A 25-year-old male was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a blood glucose of 600 mg/dl. On assessment?


the nurse observed his breathing was deep and rapid and his breath smelled of acetone. His face was flushed and his skin was dry. His pH was low. Describe the physiological response that is occurring.

Aha my amateur medical assessment: An overdose of Crysis on high settings!

diabetic ketoacidosis

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