A 7-Year-Old Patient with Dehydration Is Evaluated in the Emergency

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 7-year-old patient with dehydration is evaluated in the emergency department. What type of shock is most commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?

• A) Hypovolemic
• B) Cardiogenic
• C) Obstructive
• D) Distributive

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