A College Student Was Admitted to the Emergency Department After

question 15

Multiple Choice

A college student was admitted to the emergency department after being found unconscious by a roommate.The roommate informs emergency medical personnel that the student has diabetes and has been experiencing flulike symptoms,including vomiting,since yesterday.The patient had been up all night studying for exams.The patient used the last diabetes testing supplies 3 days ago and has not had time to go to the pharmacy to refill prescription supplies.Based upon the history,which laboratory findings would be anticipated in this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Blood glucose: 43 mg/dL
• B) Blood glucose: 524 mg/dL
• C) HCO₃-: 10 mEq/L
• D) PaCO₂: 37 mm Hg
• E) pH: 7.23

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