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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by:

A) Low blood glucose
B) Hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketonemia due to absolute insulin deficiency
C) Respiratory alkalosis
D) Normal blood glucose

Explanation

DKA: insulin deficiency → lipolysis → ketone production → anion-gap metabolic acidosis. Presentation: polyuria, polydipsia, Kussmaul breathing, fruity breath, abdominal pain. Treat: IV fluids, insulin, K+ replacement.

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