A respiratory quotient of 0.64 would most likely occur in which of these patients?

a. A pregnant woman
b. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis
c. A trauma patient in the ICU
d. Someone who had just eaten a high fat meal


Ans: b. A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis

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