Which of the following statements about hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNK) is TRUE?

A) Unlike diabetic ketoacidosis, HHNK is not life-threatening.
B) Prehospital treatment of HHNK includes correcting metabolic acidosis.
C) Aside from managing the ABCs, prehospital management is primarily aimed at correcting dehydration.
D) Paradoxically, the definitive management of HHNK includes the administration of 50 percent dextrose.

C

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