Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the client's physician for a client with unstable type 1 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,D,E
Rationale
Systolic hypertension (145 mm Hg), low HDL (30 mg/dL), high HbA1c (10.2%), and elevated triglycerides (425 mg/dL) indicate poor control and cardiovascular risk, requiring reporting. Normal diastolic pressure and negative ketones are not concerning.