An occupational health nurse is screening a group of workers for diabetes. What statement should the nurse interpret as suggestive of diabetes?
A) "I've always been a fan of sweet foods, but lately I'm turned off by them."
B) "Lately, I drink and drink and can't seem to quench my thirst."
C) "No matter how much sleep I get, it seems to take me hours to wake up."
D) "When I went to the washroom the last few days, my urine smelled odd."
Ans: B
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Classic clinical manifestations of diabetes include the "three Ps": polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Lack of interest in sweet foods, fatigue, and foul-smelling urine are not suggestive of diabetes.
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