The nurse assesses a group of older adults at a senior center for conditions related to an aging endocrine system. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse prioritize and address first?
A) Blood glucose of 300 in an 88-year-old person
B) Metabolic syndrome in a 67-year-old person
C) New onset of peripheral edema and constipation in a 72-year-old adult
D) The presence of a Dupuytren contracture in a 78-year-old adult
A
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While all are abnormal findings and need addressing, the elevated blood glucose is the priority before the patient develops other issues with the hyperglycemia.
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