A Patient Is Admitted with Severe Hyperglycemia Due to New-Onset

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with severe hyperglycemia due to new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which signs and symptoms obtained as part of the patient's history might indicate the presence of hyperglycemia?

• A) Recent episodes of tachycardia and missed heart beats
• B) Decreased urine output accompanied by peripheral edema
• C) Periods of hyperactivity with weight gain
• D) Increased thirst and increased urinary output

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