Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who has pregestational diabetes mellitusA nurse is caring for a client who has pregestational diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clinical findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Increased urination (polyuria) is a hallmark of hyperglycemia as the body excretes excess glucose, unlike dizziness, double vision, or sweating (more hypoglycemic symptoms).