A patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels; and deep, rapid breathing may have a condition known as __________.
A. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma
B. diabetic ketoacidosis
C. hyperglycemic crisis
D. hypoglycemic crisis
Ans: B. diabetic ketoacidosis
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