This patient most likely has Diabetes and is currently in a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, where he experiences dehydration and increased serum osmolality due to increased levels of glucose in the body.
Note: insulin levels are usually normal to high, thus why there is no ketone production and no acidosis.
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This patient most likely has Diabetes and is currently in a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, where he experiences dehydration and increased serum osmolality due to increased levels of glucose in the body.
Note: insulin levels are usually normal to high, thus why there is no ketone production and no acidosis.