Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
An older adult client with long-term type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is seen in the clinic for a routine health assessment. Which assessment(s) would the nurse complete to determine if a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is experiencing long-term complications? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C,E
Rationale
Assessing skin condition, sensation, visual acuity, and kidney function (via creatinine and BUN) detects diabetic complications like ulcers, neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy.