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You have checked his blood sugar with a glucometer. The reading was 347 mg/dl. The physician ordered 1000 ml normal saline IV. 35 units of Lente and 20 units of regular insulin subcutaneously STAT. He also placed Mazal on a sliding scale. He ordered that the Ehaal be transferred to the medical ward immediately. Ehaal is ready for transfer to the medical ward. His mother is beginning to realize that he is more severely ill than she thought. She leaves the room and begins to cry. 4. What is happening?