The Nurse Is Researching the Current Information Available Regarding the Long-Term

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is researching the current information available regarding the long-term complications for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Which finding is accurate?

• A)Chronic hypoglycemia causes a variety of serious complications.
• B)Most complications involve either the large or tiny vessels of the body.
• C)Type 1 diabetics are at greatest risk for complications even with tight control.
• D)Patients with HbA1c levels below 6 percent are less likely to experience complications.

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Definitions:

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Regression Weight

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Dummy Coding

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