Question

a 14-year-old male was taken to the emergency room in a coma by his school nurse. he had lost 15 pounds in 3 months. his teacher said he was always thirsty and that was he spent a lot of time running between the water fountain and the bathroom. considering the patient's results and symptoms, what could be the cause for the osmolality result and increased thirst?

Answer 1

The extracellular solution becomes more concentrated as a result of the elevated glucose level, increasing the hypothalamus' thirst center.