A 78-year-old woman is brought to the Emergency Department by her son because she has a sodium level of 124 mmol/L (136–146). The sodium was checked as part of a blood work panel ordered by her primary health care provider to investigate symptoms of urinary frequency, fatigue, and thirst. Today, she has a blood glucose level of 44.0 mmol/L (4.0–11.0). The original blood work done by her primary health care provider did not include glucose. The patient is treated for hyperglycemia and dehydration and begins insulin. The patient and her son repeatedly express their frustration that their primary health care provider missed the diagnosis. Which one of the following is the best next step?
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