A diabetic client is having difficulty with blood glucose control even though the client claims to be following a strict diet, exercise, and medication regime
Which of the following conditions would the nurse suspect to be the most likely cause of poor control? A) Hypertension
B) Retinopathy
C) Peripheral vascular disease
D) Emphysema
D
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Emphysema and COPD may be treated with the use of theophylline or corticosteroids both of which interfere with carbohydrate metabolism and can result in hyperglycemia. Hypertension, retinopathy, and peripheral vascular disease are complications often associated with diabetes and poor glucose control.
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