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A 65-year-old woman was hospitalized in the intensive care unit in a coma. Has been suffering from type II diabetes for 10 years. The last 2 weeks were observed pronounced polyuria, polydipsia. Serum glucose - 30 mmol/l, arterial blood pH - 7.3. Blood plasma osmolarity is 350 mOsm / l. The patient was diagnosed with diabetic hyperosmolar coma. What is the main pathogenetic mechanism of coma?

Answer options

  1. Increased tubular reabsorption
  2. Increased glomerular filtration
  3. Hypocoagulation
  4. Hyponatremia
  5. Dehydration
Correct answer

Dehydration

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