A Patient Presents with a History of Frequent Urination, Signs

Multiple Choice

A patient presents with a history of frequent urination, signs and symptoms of dehydration, and a blood glucose of 958 mg/dL. There is no acetone odor on his breath. To which of the following can the absence of an acetone odor most likely be attributed?

A) Elimination of ketoacids by the blood buffer system
B) Elimination of ketoacids through Kussmaul's respirations
C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs
D) The ability to convert to the use of amino acids for energy metabolism