A 16-year-old young woman is admitted to the critical care unit with severe hyperglycemia caused by new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus
Which of the following 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
D
The patient or family member may relay information about recent, unexplained changes in weight, thirst, hunger, and urination patterns.
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