Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Results in an Increase in Ketone Body

question 61

Multiple Choice

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus results in an increase in ketone body levels.  This can cause ___.

• A)respiratory acidosis
• B)respiratory alkalosis
• C)metabolic acidosis
• D)metabolic alkalosis

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