1st April 2022

A 50-year-old woman presents to A&E with extremely dry mucous membranes

A 50-year-old woman presents to A&E with extremely dry mucous membranes. She says that she’s been feeling quite tired lately and feeling a bit nauseous in the past few days. After doing a blood glucose test, her results show a blood glucose level of 38 mmol/L. She has no known medical history. 

What is the most appropriate management option? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.