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The Son of a 73-Year-Old Woman Has Called 911

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The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting out-of-character behavior. The son informs you that she is a diabetic, and takes pills and not injectable insulin. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of:


A) hyperglycemia.
B) urinary tract infection.
C) sepsis.
D) hypoglycemia.

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