A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Is Admitted

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 2 diabetes is admitted.He is very lethargic and hypotensive.A diagnosis of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is given.Which findings support this diagnosis?

• A) Decreased serum glucose and increased serum ketones
• B) Increased urine ketones and decreased serum osmolality
• C) Increased serum osmolality and increased serum potassium
• D) Increased serum osmolality and increased serum glucose

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