Which of the following findings would you expect to see in the patient with hyperglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anorexia
b. Abdominal pain
c. Bradycardia
d. Fluid overload
e. Change in level of consciousness
f. Kussmaul respirations
A, B, E, F
More than likely the patient with hyperglycemia will be fluid volume depleted and tachycardic.
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