Diabetes mellitus Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 12-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her father who is concerned that she looks very tired. For the past week, the patient has not had her usual amount of energy, and she has been taking frequent naps. The patient’s father is concerned that she might have the flu, based on recent sick contacts at school. He has been giving her lots of water, which she has been drinking constantly. The father states that the patient looks skinnier than usual, even though she has an appetite. Both parents and an 8-year-old brother are healthy. The patient’s temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 100/min, respirations are 22/min, and blood pressure is 100/70 mmHg. The patient’s height corresponds to the 50th percentile, and weight corresponds to the 25th percentile. Physical examination shows a slightly drowsy child with a dry mouth and lips. Further laboratory tests are performed, and the diagnosis is confirmed. The physician prescribes a short-acting insulin to take with every meal. Which of the following is most likely to occur without additional pharmacotherapy?  

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