The nurse is performing a blood glucose test on an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which are manifestations of hyperglycemia? Select all that apply.
1. Fatigue
2. Dizziness
3. Blurred vision
4. Abdominal pain
5. Excessive urination
1. Fatigue
3. Blurred vision
4. Abdominal pain
5. Excessive urination
Explanation: 1. Manifestations of hyperglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus include fatigue.
2. Dizziness is a manifestation of hypoglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
3. Manifestations of hyperglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus include blurred vision.
4. Manifestations of hyperglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus include abdominal pain.
5. Manifestations of hyperglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus include excessive urination or polyuria.
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