A patient presents with a history of frequent? urination, signs and symptoms of? dehydration, and a blood glucose of 958? mg/dL. There is no acetone odor on his breath. To which of the following can the absence of an acetone odor most likely be? attributed?
A) Elimination of ketoacids by the blood buffer system
B) Elimination of ketoacids through Kussmaul's respirations
C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs
D) The ability to convert to the use of amino acids for energy metabolism
Ans: C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs
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A) an open skull fracture with increased pressure in the skull. B) the formation of a pocket of blood within the brain tissue. C) bruising and swelling of the brain tissue. D) active bleeding between the brain and the skull.
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