Patient M, 72 y/o, is in the intensive care unit with the symptoms of dehydration, oliguria, hypothermia, hypoxemia (hypoxia). In the anamnesis there is a record of type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with biguanides. Her condition began to deteriorate after she had a myocardial infarction one month ago. Objectively: the skin is dry; turgor is lowered, arterial pressure – 80/40 mm column of mercury, pulse – 136beats/minute. The breathing is shallow, eye ball tone is lowered. What is your diagnosis?A. Hyperlactacidemic comaB. Uremic comaC. Ketoacidotic comaD. Brain comaE. Hyperosmolar coma

Patient M, 72 y/o, is in the intensive care unit with the symptoms of dehydration, oliguria, hypothermia, hypoxemia (hypoxia). In the anamnesis there is a record of type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with biguanides. Her condition began to deteriorate after she had a myocardial infarction one month ago. Objectively: the skin is dry; turgor is lowered, arterial pressure – 80/40 mm column of mercury, pulse – 136beats/minute. The breathing is shallow, eye ball tone is lowered. What is your diagnosis?A. Hyperlactacidemic comaB. Uremic comaC. Ketoacidotic comaD. Brain comaE. Hyperosmolar coma

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