A child with diabetes is brought to the emergency department; he is flushed, his skin is dry, and he is drowsy. His father states that the child has been feeling progressively worse since the morning. This child is most likely experiencing:
A) Somogyi syndrome
B) Insulin shock
C) Ketoacidosis
D) Water intoxication

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In ketoacidosis the child's skin is dry and the face is flushed. Patients appear dehydrated. They may perspire and be restless. The breath has a fruity odor, and there is no rest period between inspiration and expiration.

A Child with Diabetes Is Brought to the Emergency Department;