The Nurse Is Caring for a 76-Year-Old Client with Type

question 53

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client with type 2 diabetes who is recovering from surgery following a hip fracture. In addition to blood glucose level, what should the nurse recognize as a sign of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) ?

• A)Excessive sweating
• B)Increased urine output
• C)Insomnia
• D)Edema

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