Medical, OB/GYN第 74 / 100 题
Fruity (acetone) breath odor, deep rapid breathing, and excessive thirst in a diabetic suggest:
a.Hypoglycemia (low sugar)
b.An allergic reaction
c.A stroke
d.Hyperglycemia / diabetic ketoacidosis (high sugar)
解析
Fruity breath, deep rapid (Kussmaul) breathing, and thirst point to high blood sugar and diabetic ketoacidosis. This develops gradually and requires oxygen support and transport.
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