Severe dehydration that commonly accompanies diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by:

A) prolonged compensatory hyperventilation.
B) decreased fluid intake secondary to hyperglycemia.
C) hyperglycemia-induced osmotic diuresis and vomiting.
D) the loss of key electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.


Answer: C) hyperglycemia-induced osmotic diuresis and vomiting.

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