Approach to metabolic acidosis Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 20-year-old man presents to the emergency department to be evaluated for abdominal pain, vomiting, and frequent urination over the last 24 hours. Over the past several days, he has been much more thirsty than usual and has experienced severe fatigue. He has no burning with urination. He does not use tobacco, alcohol, or other recreational drugs and has not recently taken any supplements. He has no significant past medical history. Temperature is 37.3 ºC (99.1 ºF), pulse is 114/min, respiratory rate is 20/min, and blood pressure is 99/62 mm Hg. Cardiopulmonary exam is within normal limits. Abdominal exam reveals mild diffuse abdominal tenderness without rebound or guarding. Neurological exam is nonfocal. Basic metabolic panel is obtained and shows sodium 128 mEq/L, chloride 91 mEq/L, and bicarbonate 14 mEq/L. Which of the following additional historical or physical examination findings is likely to be present given the most likely underlying condition?
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