Read the following health record excerpt. "Miss Sweet arrived in the emergency department lethargic but responsive. Given her history and vomiting, we were concerned about diabetic ketoacidosis. The patient's finger stick blood sugar test result of 320 confirmed hyperglycemia, and a urinalysis revealed both glucosuria and ketonuria. An intravenous was started and labs were sent. Chemistry profile showed hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and acidemia. The pediatric intensive care team was contacted for transfer to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit." According to this excerpt, when Miss Sweet arrived at the emergency department, she
A) was alert and oriented to person, place and time.
B) did not look very sick and was able to answer questions and interact with health care professionals.
C) did not look very sick but acted very sick.
D) looked sick and was unable to answer questions or interact with health care professionals.
E) looked sick but was able to answer questions.
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