Question 65 · LDEK · Neurological and metabolic emergencies
A patient was admitted to the emergency department with the following signs and symptoms: increased thirst, polyuria, mouth dryness, dry skin, low blood pressure, smell of acetone from the mouth, Kussmaul breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting. The initial diagnosis should be:
- A. hypoglycemia.
- B. acute kidney injury.
- C. hypokalemia.
- D. hyperglycemia.
- E. acute pancreatitis.
Hint
Combine polyuria, dehydration, acetone breath and deep rapid breathing into one acute diabetic complication.
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