An 11-year-old is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which classic symptoms should the nurse assess the patient for?
a. Recurrent infections, visual changes, fa-tigue, and paresthesia
b. Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weight loss
c. Vomiting, abdominal pain, sweet, fruity breath, dehydration, and Kussmaul breathing
d. Weakness, vomiting, hypotension, and mental confusion
ANS: B
Classic symptoms of type 1 DM include polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weight loss. Re-current infections and visual changes are complications of diabetes. Vomiting, abdominal pain, and sweet breath are signs of diabetic ketoacidosis. Weakness, hypotension, and mental confu-sion are signs of hypoglycemia.
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