A 16-year-old girl has been complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, polyuria, and polydipsia for the past 4 days. She has no significant medical history. You suspect she may be suffering from:

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The combination of abdominal pain, nausea, polyuria, and polydipsia is suggestive of diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes characterized by hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis. Ovarian cysts, meningitis, and ectopic pregnancy are not likely to cause these symptoms.

A 16-Year-Old Girl Has Been Complaining of Abdominal Pain, Nausea