A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Asks Why Hyperglycemic

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks why hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) developed. After reviewing the patient's medical record, what should the nurse respond to this client? Select all that apply.

• A) "Ingesting alcohol could cause this to occur."
• B) "Having a pneumonia vaccination a month ago probably caused it."
• C) "It might have been set off by your surgery you had a few months ago."
• D) "The medication that you take for your asthma, albuterol, might have caused it."
• E) "The medication propranolol has been known to cause the health problem to occur."

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