You have been called for a patient who is confused and slightly combative. Which of these assessment findings would make you suspicious that the patient has hyperglycemia?

A) Decreased appetite according to family members
B) Patient's statement that he has not urinated for some time
C) Increased respirations with a sweet smell to the patient's breath
D) Comment by family that the patient may have taken too much insulin


C) Increased respirations with a sweet smell to the patient's breath

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