Question

question 7
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a diabetic patient is brought into the emergency department unresponsive. the arterial ph is 7.28. besides the blood ph, which clinical manifestation is seen in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and ketoacidosis?
report of no urine output
decreased hunger sensation
decreased thirst
increased respiratory rate

Explanation:

In uncontrolled diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis, metabolic acidosis occurs (pH 7.28 here). The body tries to compensate by increasing respiratory rate (Kussmaul respiration) to blow off CO₂. No urine output is incorrect (polyuria is common in diabetes). Decreased hunger and thirst are wrong—polyphagia and polydipsia are typical in uncontrolled diabetes.

Answer:

D. Increased respiratory rate