The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with type I diabetes. Which symptoms does the nurse anticipate this client will exhibit upon assessment?(Select all that apply.)
1. Polyuria
2. Pancreatitis
3. Polyphagia
4. Polydipsia
5. Constipation
1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Polyuria is a typical sign/symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Rationale 2: Pancreatitis is not a sign or symptom of type I diabetes.
Rationale 3: Polyphagia is a typical sign/symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Rationale 4: Polydipsia is a typical sign/symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Rationale 5: Constipation is not a symptom of type 1 diabetes.
Global Rationale: Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia are typical signs/symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Pancreatitis and constipation are not symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
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