Final answer:
In a person suffering from type I diabetes mellitus, you would expect to observe symptoms such as hyperglycemia, thirst and polydipsia, glucosuria, and ketoacidosis. These symptoms occur due to insufficient insulin production and the body's inability to use glucose properly. All of these answers are correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
Which of the following symptoms would you expect to observe in a person suffering from type I diabetes mellitus? A.) hyperglycemia B.) thirst and polydipsia C.) glucosuria D.) ketoacidosis E.) All of these answers are correct.
Type I diabetes mellitus, or juvenile diabetes, is characterized by the destruction of the B cells of the pancreas leading to insufficient insulin production. This results in several symptoms including hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels), which causes a host of other issues such as excessive urination (polyuria) and thirst (polydipsia), due to the kidneys' response to the high glucose levels. The excessive glucose that is filtered out by the kidneys can lead to glucosuria (glucose in urine). When the body starts to break down fats instead of glucose due to lack of insulin, it can lead to ketoacidosis, a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention.
All these symptoms reflect the body's inability to properly use glucose for energy, which then has a cascade of effects on various bodily functions.