A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus voided 4000 mL of urine in the past 24 hours. The patient's skin turgor is poor, and the patient is reporting polyphagia and polydipsia. Which blood glucose level should the nurse expect when assessing this patient?
A. 110 mg/dL
B. 60 mg/dL
C. 125 mg/dL
D. 180 mg/dL
Answer: D
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