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?
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