<prompt> Which of the following statements about Diabetic Ketoacidosis is true -Decreased BicarbonateIncreased LactateNormal anion gapGlucose 250 mgdl  <response>: The cardinal biochemical features of diabetic ketoacidosis are- hyperglycemia blood glucose 11 mmolL 200 mgdL hyperketonemia 3mmol L and ketonuria more than 2 on standard urine sticks metabolic acidosis - increased anion gap venous bicarbonate 15 mmolL and or venous pH 7.3 Reference : page 812 Davidsons Principles and practice of Medicine 22nd edition 