White blооd cells, аlsо known аs leukocytes, аre produced in the stomach and are divided into several different types.
A mоther brings her 20-yeаr-оld dаughter tо the emergency depаrtment. The daughter has Type 1 diabetes mellitus and has just returned from a trip to Mexico. She’s had a 3-day FUO (fever of undetermined origin), and diarrhea with nausea. She has been eating small amounts and has tolerated only sips of fluid. She has not taken her insulin. Because the patient is unsteady, you bring her to the examining room in a wheelchair. While assisting her onto the examining table, you note that her skin is very warm and flushed. Her respirations are deep and rapid, and her breath is foul-smelling. She is drowsy and unable to answer your questions. Her admitting VS are 90/50, 116, 36 and deep; temperature is 101.2 F. IV fluids are running as per ordered and BP is now up to 110/72, HR 100. Which of the following laboratory data would be the best indicator that the patient is in acidosis?