What is a symptom of inadequate insulin coverage in a patient with diabetes mellitus type I?
a. Diminished urine output
b. Ketones in the urine
c. Shallow and slow respirations
d. Extreme diaphoresis
ANS: B
When there is inadequate insulin coverage for the type 1 diabetic, the diabetic lacks the glycogen to use as energy and attempts to use fat, which creates an acid in the form of ketones.
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