A client with untreated type 1 diabetes mellitus may lapse into a coma because of acidosis. which component is increased in the

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vovangra [49]

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A client with untreated type 1 diabetes mellitus may lapse into a coma because of acidosis. which component is increased in the

blood and a direct cause of acidosis?

Biology

2 answers:

Cerrena [4.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-20T20:17:13+03:00

Cerrena [4.2K]3 years ago

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Glucose i think or insulin

xxTIMURxx [149] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-20T22:16:38+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is - ketones.

Explanation:

Diabetic acidosis is a type of acidosis also known as diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic acidosis is a serious and life-threatening complication of diabetes that takes place when there is not enough insulin in the body.

In lack of glucose or insulin in the body the metabolic system disturbed and the body begins the break down of fat to get energy for body functions. Fat break down produces a high level of the ketones that are blood acids.

Thus, the correct answer is - Ketones.