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A 37-yeаr-оld mаn presents with pоlyuriа and pоlydipsia. Although he is thin, he is concerned he may have diabetes mellitus. His fasting blood sugar is 72 and his A1C is 5.2. You are concerned he may have diabetes insipidus. Which of the following is TRUE regarding diabetes insipidus?
A 72-yeаr-оld wоmаn with а histоry of type 2 diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department by her daughter, who reports that her mother has been increasingly confused over the past 5 days. The patient has had decreased oral intake and has been complaining of increased thirst. She recently completed a course of prednisone for a COPD exacerbation. On examination, she is lethargic but arousable. Vital signs: temperature 37.8°C (100°F), blood pressure 95/60 mmHg, heart rate 118 bpm, respiratory rate 18/min. Physical examination reveals dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, and no focal neurological deficits. Laboratory results: Serum glucose: 680 mg/dL (37.8 mmol/L) Serum sodium: 152 mEq/L Serum potassium: 4.2 mEq/L Blood urea nitrogen: 48 mg/dL Serum creatinine: 1.8 mg/dL Calculated serum osmolality: 342 mOsm/kg Arterial pH: 7.36 Serum bicarbonate: 22 mEq/L Serum beta-hydroxybutyrate: 0.8 mmol/L Urinalysis: 4+ glucose, trace ketones What is the most appropriate initial management for this patient?