If a patient is hyperventilating and has a blood sugar level of 800 mg/100 mL, what hormone should be injected for treatment
A)aldosterone
B)insulin
C)glucagon
D)somatostatin

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Hyperventilation and a high blood sugar level indicate diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Insulin is the hormone that is deficient in DKA and needs to be administered to lower blood sugar levels and improve the patient's breathing. Aldosterone is a hormone that regulates electrolyte balance and blood pressure, glucagon raises blood sugar levels, and somatostatin inhibits the release of insulin and glucagon.

If a Patient Is Hyperventilating and Has a Blood Sugar