An unresponsive client who has diabetes is brought to the emergency department with rapid, deep respirations. Additional findings include: blood glucose 24.9 mmol/L, arterial pH 7.2 and urinalysis showing presence of ketones and glucose. Which of the following statements best describes the underlying cause of this patient’s presentation? Question 64 options: a) Relative insulin deficiency, causing hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, renal dysfunction and acidosis b)
An unresponsive client who has diabetes is brought to the emergency department with rapid, deep respirations. Additional findings include: blood glucose 24.9 mmol/L, arterial pH 7.2 and urinalysis showing presence of
Question 64 options:
a)
Relative insulin deficiency, causing hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, renal dysfunction and acidosis
b)
Nocturnal elevation of growth hormone resulting in hyperglycemia in the morning
c)
Absolute insulin deficiency, increased counter-regulatory hormone, lipolysis and free fatty acid release
d)
Hypoglycemia causes release of glucagon, resulting in glycogenolysis and hyperglycemia
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