Short Case-Study Questions
Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His medical history is unremarkable. He comes to his family doctor for the second time this month because of symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination.
-Michael has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. In addition to severely elevated blood glucose levels, what other symptom is associated with this condition?

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Short Case-Study Questions  
Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His medical history is unremarkable. He comes to his family doctor for the second time this month because of symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination.
-Michael has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. In addition to severely elevated blood glucose levels, what other symptom is associated with this condition?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fruity odor on the breath is a commonly associated symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis. It is caused by the production of ketones in the body, which are excreted in the breath.