The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a History

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of type 1 diabetes. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient may not be compliant with the diabetic treatment regimen?

• A) The patient is always thirsty and frequently voids very large amounts of urine.
• B) The patient's urine is very concentrated with a dark amber color.
• C) The patient complains of throbbing flank pain and burning with urination.
• D) The patient has urinary hesitancy and difficulty initiating a stream of urine.

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