A Patient Presents with a History of Frequent Urination, Signs

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with a history of frequent urination, signs and symptoms of dehydration, and a blood glucose of 958 mg/dL. There is no acetone odor on his breath. To which of the following can the absence of an acetone odor most likely be attributed?

• A) Elimination of ketoacids by the blood buffer system
• B) Elimination of ketoacids through Kussmaul's respirations
• C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs
• D) The ability to convert to the use of amino acids for energy metabolism

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