A 29-year-old man presents with bizarre behavior and profuse sweating. His wife tells you that he has type 1 diabetes and that he took his insulin today. During your assessment, you will MOST likely find that the patient is:

A) dehydrated.
B) tachypneic.
C) hyperglycemic.
D) breathing deeply.


Ans: B) tachypneic.

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