In contrast to insulin shock, diabetic coma:
A. is rapidly reversible if oral glucose is given.
B. commonly results in excess water retention.
C. can only be corrected in the hospital setting.
D. is a rapidly developing metabolic disturbance.
Ans: C. can only be corrected in the hospital setting.
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