ACLS EP Special Considerations Flashcard 4
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Rationale
D. Rationale: As the name implies, you would not expect to see ketones present. Osmolality will be > 320 mOsm/L, glucose will be > 600 mg/dL, and acidosis will be absent or mild.
Question
You are caring for a patient with nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome (NKHS). Which of the following laboratory values would you expect to see?
a. osmolality < 320 mOsm/L
b. glucose level < 600 mg/dL
c. alkalosis
d. absence of ketones
Answer
d. absence of ketones