Chapter 16, Problem 1AYKB

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Mr. Montez has type I diabetes mellitus. He is experiencing dizziness, rapid breathing, confusion, and weakness. The patient forgot to inject insulin in the morning.

Characters in the case:

Mr. Montez, who has type I diabetes mellitus.

Adequate information:

The patient is experiencing dizziness, rapid breathing, confusion, and weakness. The patient forgot to take insulin in the morning.

To determine:

The pH (potential of hydrogen) of Mr. Montez’s blood. The hydrogen ion concentration in the blood and its effect on the buffers system of the human.