Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension who arrived at the clinic for a scheduled visit. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a possible complication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A serum creatinine level of 1.6 mg/dL indicates impaired kidney function, a significant complication in clients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension, suggesting diabetic or hypertensive nephropathy.