22/07/2026
🩺 Clinical Case: Test Your Knowledge!
A 20-year-old woman presents with polyuria, polydipsia, vomiting, and abdominal pain. On examination: dehydration, Kussmaul breathing, and a fruity odor on her breath.
Labs:
🔹 Glucose: 450 mg/dL
🔹 pH: 7.15
🔹 Bicarbonate: Low
🔹 Ketones: Positive
What's the diagnosis? 🤔
A. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Lactic acidosis
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