# Patient presents with diabetic ______ with severe metabolic acidosis.

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## 문제

Patient presents with diabetic ______ with severe metabolic acidosis.

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## 보기

1. ketoacidosis **✔ 정답**
2. nephropathy
3. retinopathy
4. neuropathy
5. hyperosmolar state

**정답: 1**

## 해설

Ketoacidosis' is a life-threatening complication of diabetes requiring immediate insulin and fluid therapy.

## 임상 시나리오

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA):
- Occurs when body can't produce enough insulin
- Characterized by hyperglycemia, ketosis, acidosis
- Blood glucose >250 mg/dL
- Arterial pH

## 핵심 개념

- **ketoacidosis** — A serious complication of diabetes where the body produces high levels of ketones due to insufficient insulin, leading to dangerous blood acidity
- **nephropathy** — A kidney disease or damage that occurs as a complication of diabetes, characterized by protein loss in urine and decreased kidney function
- **retinopathy** — A diabetes complication affecting the eyes, causing damage to blood vessels in the retina which can lead to vision problems or blindness
- **neuropathy** — A nerve disorder caused by diabetes that results in numbness, tingling, and pain, typically in the hands and feet
- **hyperosmolar state** — A severe complication of diabetes characterized by extremely high blood sugar levels without significant ketone production, leading to severe dehydration

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