Type 1 diabetes mellitus is suspected in an adolescent. Which clinical manifestation may be present?
a. Moist skin
b. Weight gain
c. Fluid overload
d. Blurred vision
D
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A Dry skin, weight loss, and dehydration are clinical manifestations of type 1
diabetes mellitus.
B Dry skin, weight loss, and dehydration are clinical manifestations of type 1
diabetes mellitus.
C Dry skin, weight loss, and dehydration are clinical manifestations of type 1
diabetes mellitus.
D Fatigue and blurred vision are clinical manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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