Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
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
The correct answer is C because elevated serum creatinine suggests kidney dysfunction, a complication of diabetes and hypertension. Choice A is slightly elevated but not specific. Choice B is expected in diabetes. Choice D indicates good control.