An Older Patient Presents with a Serum Glucose Level of 900

question 46

Multiple Choice

An older patient presents with a serum glucose level of 900 mg/dL, hematocrit of 55%, and no serum ketones.Immediate attention must be given to

• A) clotting factors.
• B) rehydration.
• C) administration of insulin.
• D) sodium replacement.

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