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A 75-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department due to weakness and blurred vision.  Over the last several days, the patient has had a hacking cough, sore throat, and poor appetite.  Temperature is 38 C (100.5 F) , blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg, pulse is 112/min, and respirations are 18/min.  On physical examination, the patient is lethargic and has dry mucous membranes.  Heart sounds are regular, and the lungs are clear to auscultation.  The abdomen is soft, nontender, and nondistended.  No rashes are present.  There is mild, generalized weakness on neurologic examination.  Laboratory results are as follows: A 75-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department due to weakness and blurred vision.  Over the last several days, the patient has had a hacking cough, sore throat, and poor appetite.  Temperature is 38 C (100.5 F) , blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg, pulse is 112/min, and respirations are 18/min.  On physical examination, the patient is lethargic and has dry mucous membranes.  Heart sounds are regular, and the lungs are clear to auscultation.  The abdomen is soft, nontender, and nondistended.  No rashes are present.  There is mild, generalized weakness on neurologic examination.  Laboratory results are as follows:   Which of the following is most likely present in this patient? A) Decreased serum ionized calcium concentration B) Renal phosphate retention C) Renal sodium loss that exceeds water loss D) Suppression of antidiuretic hormone release E) Total body potassium deficit Which of the following is most likely present in this patient?

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