You Encounter a Patient Complaining of Polyuria, Polyphagia, Polydipsia, and Abdominal

question 62

Multiple Choice

You encounter a patient complaining of polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, and abdominal pain. Based on these complaints, which of the following would you also expect to find?

• A) Complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath
• B) Blood glucose of less than 70 mg/dL
• C) Kussmaul's respirations and a fruity breath odor
• D) Blood glucose between 80 and 120 mg/dL

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