Read the excerpt from Miss Sweet's health record (below): History of Present Illness: Miss Sweet is a 13-year-old female who presented to the ED with a several-hour history of vomiting. She awoke this morning with abdominal pain, which progressed to vomiting. She has not had any fever. She has not been able to keep any food or liquid down, and when she began to look tired, Miss Sweet's parents brought her to the Emergency Department. Per Miss Sweet's parents, she has had a two-month history of polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia. Despite a recent increase in appetite, they have noticed that she has lost weight.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the information available on her health record?
A. The patient has blood in her urine.
B. The patient is eating, drinking, and urinating a lot.
C. The patient has difficulty urinating.
D. The patient has lost her appetite and is losing weight.
E. The patient has hirsutism.
Answer: B
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