Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Not Being Treated with Insulin

question 69

Multiple Choice

Patients with diabetes mellitus who are not being treated with insulin therapy rapidly metabolize lipids,and there is an accumulation of acidic byproducts of lipid metabolism in the circulatory system.What effect would this have on breathing?

• A)increase in respiratory rate
• B)decrease in respiratory rate
• C)decrease in respiratory rate if oxygen is reduced
• D)no influence on respiratory rate

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