A 45-year-old patient presents with confusion, sweating, and tachycardia. Blood glucose is measured at 45 mg/dL. What is the most likely condition?
Hyperglycemia
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
Hypoglycemia
The most likely condition is hypoglycemia, which is characterized by low blood glucose levels, typically below 70 mg/dL. Symptoms include confusion, sweating, tachycardia, and seizures. Hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) all involve elevated blood glucose levels, not low blood glucose.
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