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The Patient Has Been Admitted with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome

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The patient has been admitted with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) .Her blood glucose level is very high (880 mg/dl) on admission.The physician believes that her condition is the result of large amounts of glucose solutions administered intravenously (IV) during kidney dialysis.The nurse anticipates that the patient would exhibit:


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