Which of the following laboratory values would be more common in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis?
A) Blood glucose 1000 mg/dL
B) Negative ketones in the urine
C) Normal anion gap
D) pH 7.24

Question

Which of the following laboratory values would be more common in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis?
A) Blood glucose >1000 mg/dL
B) Negative ketones in the urine
C) Normal anion gap
D) pH 7.24

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A pH of 7.24 is indicative of an acidotic state that may accompany diabetic ketoacidosis.
Glucose values of more than 1000 mg/dL are more commonly associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.Diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with positive urine ketones and an increased anion gap.

Which of the Following Laboratory Values Would Be More Common