[Verified Answer]: A 65-year-old diabetic patient calls the…

A 65-year-old diabetic patient calls the clinic reporting that she has “the flu.” She has been nauseated, really thirst and has a dry mouth. She has had 2 loose stools. She states that she does have chills and may have a low-grade fever but does not have a thermometer. She did not check her glucose level this morning or take her insulin because she has not eaten. Based on these findings, you recognize that the patient may most likely experiencing 1. . The priority intervention is to 2. .