A 23-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department Due to Abdominal

question 63

Multiple Choice

A 23-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to abdominal pain and nausea for the last few hours.  He also reports an episode of vomiting and has noticed that his urine has a fruity odor.  The patient has had increased thirst and urination for the past several days along with weight loss.  He has no known medical problems and takes no medications.  Physical examination reveals pallor with cool extremities.  The abdomen is soft, without tenderness to palpation.  Laboratory studies are ordered to confirm the diagnosis.  Which of the following points on the graph below best corresponds to this patient's acid-base status?

• A)Point A
• B)Point B
• C)Point C
• D)Point D
• E)Point E

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