You respond to an ill patient. Upon your arrival, the patient states that she has had an increase in urination, thirst, and general malaise. The patient's finger stick blood glucose reading is 550 mg/dL; her blood pressure is 110/80 mmHg; pulse, 100; respiratory rate 26; ETCO2 29; and you note an acetone odor. You suspect:

A) HHNK.
B) DKA.
C) DNK.
D) TNK.


B

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