A 7-year-old patient with dehydration is evaluated in the emergency department. What type of shock is most commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Typically, shock can be classified in four general states: hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive. The first, hypovolemic shock, is most common worldwide among infants and children, most often resulting from severe dehydration.

A 7-Year-Old Patient with Dehydration Is Evaluated in the Emergency