An inmate had been vomiting and came to medical to be evaluated by nursing staff. Bp 140/110, r 16 easy and unlabored, p 72 steady and even. Inmate complained of aching in neck from vomiting, angry that cell was so cold, asked for extra blankets. Skin warm, dry. On almost an afterthought, checked bs=300 . Inmate takes glucotrol. Suspected inmate had eaten recently, was fibbing about vomiting to get attention to gain an extra blanket. Sent him back to his unit.
On the next shift, the inmate's vitals bottomed out, he was sent to er where he expired. Bs had been 400 when checked before he went out. What is the connection?