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Severe uncontrolled diabetes mellitus leads to a raised A. H+ ion concentration in body fluids. B. Plasma K+ concentration. C. Urinary specific gravity and osmolality. D. Blood volume. E. Arterial PCO2. |
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Answer» A. True This is a prime feature of ketoacidosis. B. True The excess H+ ions compete with K+ ions for excretion in the distal tubules. C. True Due to the dissolved glucose. D. False This falls due to osmotic diuresis and vomiting. E. False Hyperventilation reduces PCO2 to compensate the metabolic acidosis. |
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