Chapter 25, Problem 4CAL

Harold has been suffering from diabetes mellitus for approximately 15 years. As a result of having recently lost his job and being under a great deal of stress, and he has not been adequately managing his diabetes. His breath smells sweet, a sign of producing ketoacids. Harold is most likely suffering from which type of pH imbalance?

1. a. respiratory acidosis
2. b. metabolic acidosis
3. c. respiratory alkalosis
4. d. metabolic alkalosis