Which Laboratory Values Are Consistent with a Patient in Ketoacidosis

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory values are consistent with a patient in ketoacidosis?

• A) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 35 mg/dL
• B) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) of 40 mEq/L
• C) pH of 7.54
• D) Blood glucose of 70 mg/dL

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