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Title: A nurse interviews an older nondiabetic client during an appointment for a yearly physical ... Post by: elizabeth702 on Jan 18, 2018 A nurse interviews an older nondiabetic client during an appointment for a yearly physical examination. Which of the statements made by the client are most suggestive of a possible diagnosis of diabetes to the nurse?
1. I feel a bit tired by midafternoon and take a 30-minute nap most days.. 2. I've been experiencing blurred vision frequently during the past month.. 3. I sometimes have muscle aches in my upper legs at night.. 4. I'm slightly winded when I walk up a flight of stairs, but it passes quickly.. Title: A nurse interviews an older nondiabetic client during an appointment for a yearly physical ... Post by: jhnioghiugi on Jan 18, 2018 2. I've been experiencing blurred vision frequently during the past month..
Rationale: Blurred vision can be associated with high glucose levels and may be a symptom of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. Fatigue that responds to a short nap, having some muscle aches at night, and being slightly short of breath after walking up a flight of stairs with a quick recovery may be within the normal functioning of a healthy older client. |