Patients experiencing DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) demonstrate a much higher level of ketoacidosis than patients experiencing HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state). Why does this occur?
A) Patients with HHS produce just enough insulin to prevent ketosis.
B) Only patients with Type 1 diabetes experience ketoacidosis.
C) HHS develops too quickly to build up a high level of ketoacidosis.
D) The fluid loss in HHS is too mild to allow a high level of ketoacidosis.
C
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