Acetone breath, dry mouth, thirst, and weak pulse are possible symptoms of

hypertension.
diabetic coma.
epilepsy.
heart attack.

diabetic coma.

Rationale: Diabetic coma can be characterized by dry mouth, thirst, and weak pulse. These symptoms are not associated with hypertension, epilepsy, or a heart attack.

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A) sensitized immune response. B) anaphylaxis. C) hypersensitivity reaction. D) anaphylactoid reaction.

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One drawback to performing the butterfly method is the ________.

A. cost B. mortality rate C. pain D. availability

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