You calculate the Δ anion gap/Δ bicarbonate ratio in your patient with DKA and find that it is greater than 1. Explanations include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Impaired renal function Wrong Choice!
B. A coexisting nonanion gap metabolic acidosis Correct Choice
C. A coexisting metabolic alkalosis Wrong Choice!
D. It may be normal for your patient Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
You calculate the Δ anion gap/Δ bicarbonate ratio in your patient with DKA and find that it is greater than 1. Explanations include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Impaired renal function Wrong Choice! B. A coexisting nonanion gap metabolic acidosis Correct Choice C. A coexisting metabolic alkalosis Wrong Choice! D. It may be normal for your patient Wrong Choice!