A 30-year-old woman presents with 3 days of generalized weakness, dizziness, and excessive urination. She is conscious but restless, and she tells you that she is extremely thirsty. Her blood pressure is 96/66 mm Hg, her pulse is 110 beats/min and full, and her respirations are increased and somewhat deep. On the basis of this patient's clinical presentation, she will MOST likely require oxygen and:

A) 25 g of 50% dextrose.
B) in-hospital antibiotics.
C) 0.5 to 1 mg of glucagon.
D) crystalloid fluid hydration.


Answer: D) crystalloid fluid hydration.

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