Which of the following laboratory values would be more common in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis?
a. Blood glucose >1000 mg/dL
b. Negative ketones in the urine
c. Normal anion gap
d. pH 7.24
D
A pH of 7.24 is indicative of an acidotic state that may accompany diabetic ketoacidosis.
Glucose values of more than 1000 mg/dL are more commonly associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. Diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with positive urine ketones and an increased anion gap.
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