The condition ________ may be found in a diabetic patient who metabolizes fats instead of glucose for energy

A) oliguria
B) polyuria
C) ketonuria
D) dysuria


C
Explanation: A) Oliguria is not related to diabetes.
B) A diabetic patient has polyuria, but this is not related to the metabolism of fats instead of glucose.
C) Correct! Ketones are the by-product of metabolism of fats because the diabetic cannot use glucose for energy.
D) Dysuria is not related to diabetes.

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