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Paladinen [302]
3 years ago
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A patient with an altered mental status; high blood glucose levels; and deep, rapid breathing may have a condition known as

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Fynjy0 [20]3 years ago
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The medical condition is called Diabetic Ketoacidosis. This is a condition wherein the complication of diabetis is now experienced by the diabetic patient and the body now produce blood acids. It also shows that the body cannot produce insulin that the body needs. This condition is life threatening and should be treated immediately.  

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