What is the best conclusion?

The blood glucose value is critical; negative ketones is consistent with type 2 diabetes. An elderly type 2 diabetic patient is at risk for hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma and osmolality should be measured.

A measurement of urine glucose would not be useful at this point.

A 70-year-old type 2 diabetic patient is comatose and in the emergency department. Stat blood glucose and serum ketones are ordered.

Blood Glucose: 650 mg/dL

Serum Ketones: Negative

What is the best conclusion?
A . Glucose result is acceptable for type 2 diabetic patient
B. Because of the glucose and ketone result, the patient now has type 1 diabetes
C. The glucose result is critical and the patient should be evaluated for hyperosmolality
D. Urine glucose should be measured

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Answer: C