Which of the Following Conditions Will Quickly Improve in a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions will quickly improve in a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency and given glucose?

• A) Insulin shock
• B) Hypoglycemia
• C) Hyperglycemia
• D) Both A and B

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Definitions:

Additive Rule

A principle in probability that states the total probability of the union of mutually exclusive events is equal to the sum of their individual probabilities.

Intersection

An operation in set theory whereby only the elements that are common to all sets are included in the outcome.

Marginal Probability

The probability of a single event occurring without consideration of any other events.

Mutually Exclusive

Two events that cannot occur at the same time, indicating no overlap in possible outcomes.