You are assessing a 70-year-old female who complains of intense thirst, frequent urination, and dizziness. She has a history of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Her blood glucose level is 450 mg/dL. She is conscious, but confused. Her blood pressure is 92/52 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 130 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min and shallow. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:
A. diabetic ketoacidosis.
B. hyperglycemia with moderate dehydration.
C. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
D. acute renal failure with associated hyperglycemia.
Answer: C. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
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