Normal Levels of Substances in the Arterial Blood: pH 7.40 + 0.05 pCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide)       40 mm Hg pO2 (partial pressure of oxygen) 90 - 100 mm Hg Hemoglobin - O2 saturation  94 - 100 % [HCO3-]  24 meq / liter       Vignette #1: A 21-year-old noncompliant female with a history of type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus was found in a coma. Her blood glucose was high, as well as her urine glucose, urine ketones, and serum ketones. Her serum bicarbonate was < 12 mEq/L. Her respiration was exaggerated, and her breath had an acetone odor. Her blood pressure was 90/60 and his pulse weak and rapid (120).   4. What is the acid-base status of this individual? 5. What are the causes of the dyspnea, hypotension, and tachycardia? 6. What type of treatment does this person need?

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