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Write an essay on the topic: Using the case study below, prepare a 2 - 3-page paper.

A 21-year old female (A.M.) presents to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever for 3 days. She states that she has Type I diabetes and has not been managing her blood sugars since shes been ill and unable to keep any food down. Shes only tolerated sips of water and juices. Since shes also been unable to eat, she hasnt taken any insulin as directed. While helping A.M. from the lobby to the examining room you note that shes unsteady, her skin is warm and flushed, and that shes drowsy. You also note that shes breathing rapidly and smell a slight sweet/fruity odor. A.M. has a challenge answering questions but keeps asking for water to drink.

You get more information from A.M. and learn the following:
She had some readings on her glucometer which were reading high
She vomits almost every time she takes in fluid
She hasnt voided for a day but voided a great deal the day before
Shes been sleeping long hours and finally woke up this morning and decided to seek care

Vital Sign
Temperature
101.3 F (tympanic)
Blood pressure
88/46 mmHg
Heart rate
132 beats/minute
Respiratory rate
36 breaths/min, deep
Oxygen saturation % (SpO2)
91% on room air

Lab results
Serum glucose
657 mg/dl
Serum potassium
6.2 mEq/L
Urine ketones
Positive

What is the disorder and its pathophysiology that you expect the health care provider to diagnose?
Describe the etiology of the disorder A.M is experiencing.
Identify and describe the clinical manifestations of the disorder A.M. is experiencing.

Help me with this assignment in my own words APA and citation Im using the book pathophysiology a practical approach 4th edition by lachel story 2022. The text must be written at the level of the University. The text must be written in the English language. The text must be written in 1500 words. The style of the text should be: Medical.