Asked by chiranjeevi gottam on Jun 13, 2024
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A diabetic patient is brought into the emergency department unresponsive. The arterial pH is 7.28. Besides the blood pH, which clinical manifestation is seen in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis?
A) Decreased hunger sensation
B) Report of no urine output
C) Increased respiratory rate
D) Decreased thirst
Ketoacidosis
A serious diabetic complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones) due to lack of insulin.
Arterial pH
A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood in the arteries, which is essential for diagnosing and managing various medical conditions.
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is a vital sign used to assess overall health and detect potential medical conditions.
- Recognize symptoms and assessments relevant to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis in diabetes mellitus.
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Ranesa SeawardJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ketoacidosis decreases the pH of the blood, stimulating the respiratory control area of the brain to buffer the effects of the increasing acidosis. The rate and depth of respirations are increased (Kussmaul's respirations) to excrete more acids by exhalation. Usually polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), and polyuria (increased urine output) are seen with hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize symptoms and assessments relevant to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis in diabetes mellitus.