Modified Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Modified Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134763415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 3CCS
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Kyle Boulard, a 32-year-old man, behaved erratically, staggered while walking, and appeared disoriented. His breath had fruity acetone smell. He was ordered the tests and their results are as follows:

General Blood Urine
Blood pressure: 95/98 pH: 7.1 pH: 4.3
HR (heart rate): 110 Glucose: 345 mg/dl (milligram per deciliter) Glucose: strongly positive
Ketone bodies: 22 mg/dl Ketone bodies: strongly positive; odor: fruity acetone

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