A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, bp of 70/44 mm hg, and hr of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child?
A 4-year-old Presents With Vomiting, Lethargy, Frequent Urination, Weight Loss, And Dry Mucous Membranes. Vital Signs Reveal Deep Respirations At 44 Breaths Per Minute, Bp Of 70/44 Mm Hg, And Hr Of 144 Beats Per Minute. Which Of The Following Laboratory Values Would Be Most Expected In This Child?
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Expected laboratory values would reveal an acidotic state with a pH level below 7.3, an elevated serum bIcarbonate level, and an elevated blood glucose level > 200 mg.dL.