A slightly confused but conscious 61-year-old female with generalized weakness has a heart rate of 190 beats a minute. She has a history of high blood pressure and diabetes. Her blood pressure is 78/56 mmHg. Which one of the following would best explain the patient's presentation?

A) Hemorrhage
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypoxia
D) Tachycardia

D

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