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An emergency department physician tells you that the hyperglycemic diabetic you brought in earlier has a pH of 7.40. What is the likeliest explanation of this statement?
A) The patient is a type II diabetic who was no longer secreting enough insulin to prevent the use of fats for energy.
B) The patient is a type II diabetic who was secreting enough insulin to prevent the use of fats for energy.
C) The patient is a type I diabetic who did not take his insulin and is therefore unable to use glucose for energy.
D) The patient is a type I diabetic who took his insulin and did not eat, resulting in the breakdown of proteins for energy.
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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Volume 3

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Volume 3


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Good timing, thanks!
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Smart ... Thanks!
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