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A 38 year old man comes into the ER with several problems. Hehas had the stomach flu and has been vomiting for a couple daysnow. He is lethargic. His pulse rate is high, his respiratory rateis 35 and his breath smells of acetone. His glucose was high andhis pH was low. What is the problem with this patient? What is yourpossible diagnosis?

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The patient is having diabetic ketoacidosis As he was having low BP high pulse rate acetone smell in breath vomiting abdominal pain associated with high blood glucose levels DIAGNOSIS The person is diabetic and hasnt taken his insulin then the body doesnt get enough glucose to undergo metabolic reactions As a    See Answer
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