A 72-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of fever,…
A 72-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of fever, cough, and excessive diuresis. The woman has diabetes mellitus that is being treated with glimepiride (Amaryl). Her fluid and food intake have been poor during this time, as well. On physical examination, blood pressure is 98/58 mm Hg, pulse is 112/min, temperature is 100.6°F, and respirations are shallow and regular at 20/minute. On physical assessment, the patient is stuporous, skin and mucous membranes are dry, heart has a regular rate and rhythm without murmurs, and auscultation reveals rales in the left lung base. Her serum BG level is 602 and blood pH 7.35. She is diagnosed with pneumonia. Based on this information, what is this patient’s most likely concomitant condition?