A nurse interviews an older nondiabetic client during an appointment for a yearly physical examination. Which of the statements made by the client are most suggestive of a possible diagnosis of diabetes?
A) "I feel a bit tired by midafternoon and take a 30-minute nap most days."
B) "I've been experiencing blurred vision frequently during the past month."
C) "I sometimes have muscle aches in my upper legs at night."
D) "I'm slightly winded when I walk up a flight of stairs but it passes quickly."
B
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