You are a certified medical assistant working for an endocrinologist. A patient comes in with a chief complaint of increased thirst and frequent urination. Describe your expected actions and findings related to the following subjective and objective data:
Subjective: Patient states increased thirst and frequent urination.
Objective: VS: HR 103, BP 112/65, O2 Sat 97% on RA(room air), Resp. 25. On assessment, patient's eyes look sunken, skin is dry, breath smells fruity. Lab work: Glucose 636, K+ 2.9.
What disorder do you suspect the patient is suffering from?
