In what patients does hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome occur?
A) Patients with no known history of diabetes
B) Patients with either type 1 diabetes or no known history of diabetes
C) Adolescents with type 2 diabetes or no known history of diabetes
D) Older people with either type 2 diabetes or no known history of diabetes
Ans: D
Feedback: HHNS occurs most often in older people (50 to 70 years of age) who have no known history of diabetes or who have type 2 diabetes. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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