1. A person is found unconscious. He is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet for diabetes and his breath has the typical odor of acetone (ketoacids). a. Predict his serum pH and the rationale for this...

1. A person is found unconscious. He is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet for diabetes and his breath has the typical odor of acetone (ketoacids).

a. Predict his serum pH and the rationale for this prediction. Why would bicarbonate be administered as soon as possible?

b. Predict his serum potassium level.

c. How does insulin administration affect serum potassium?

d. This person probably became very dehydrated as the ketoacidosis developed. What heart rate and pulse characteristics would you expect to be present?