A client with diabetes has arrived at the clinic for his regularly scheduled medication management appointment. He tells the nurse that he has been extremely thirsty, has been urinating frequently, and has flulike symptoms. The nurse notices a fruity odor to his breath. What physical condition is this client most likely experiencing?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Alcoholism
c. Influenza
d. Hypoglycemia
a. Hyperglycemia
FEEDBACK:
a. Dehydration and excessive thirst, polyuria, flulike symptoms, and fruity breath are symptoms of hyperglycemia.
b. Given that this client has diabetes, all the symptoms together support the likelihood that this client may be experiencing something else, not alcoholism. .
c. Given that this client has diabetes, all the symptoms together support the likelihood that this client may be experiencing something else, not influenza. .
d. These are not symptoms of hypoglycemia. .
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