The Nurse Is Completing an Assessment Interview with a Client

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing an assessment interview with a client being seen for a yearly physical examination.Which client statement would indicate a possible diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

• A) "I'm slightly winded when I walk up a flight of stairs, but it passes quickly."
• B) "I feel a bit tired by mid-afternoon and take a 30-minute nap most days."
• C) "I sometimes have muscle aches in my upper legs at night."
• D) "I've been experiencing increased thirst during the past several months."

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