Your patient is a 22-year-old female with an altered mental status. She is confused, has pale and sweaty skin, and is breathing normally. Friends state they don't know her exact medical history but say "she never eats sugar." You suspect this patient is experiencing a:
A) respiratory emergency.
B) diabetic emergency.
C) behavioral emergency.
D) seizure.
Ans: B diabetic emergency.
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