Patient X has a history of diabetes mellitus. He is brought in to the emergency room because he is "talking crazy" and breathing very heavily. His breath has a fruity odor, and the doctor says he is showing signs of dehydration. A glucometer reading shows that the patient's blood glucose is 320 mg/dL. What complication of diabetes mellitus does this patient most likely have?
a. HHNS
b. Peripheral neuropathy
c. Autonomic neuropathy
d. DKA
d
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